CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATION - CJC SUPERVISION OFFICER

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field, and two (2) years of full-time experience in casework with good interviewing skills. Related experience in court or legal work which deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons may be substituted for a maximum of thirty hours of college coursework;

Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

Supports the department’s mission of enhancing public safety, court appearance and the efficient and effective use of the jail pretrial;

Supervises those who are released with a personal recognizance bond or with conditions of release bond; Monitors compliance with court orders, coordinates services, and recommends additional court action as necessary;

Makes necessary referrals and follow-up of persons released on personal bond or conditions of bond / release to include ensuring clients attend scheduled appointments and court dates; Reminds defendants of court dates by phone, in person or by other electronic means; documents and tracks relevant data;

Conducts a variety of assessments and/or provides drug alcohol screening; supervises the collection of urine samples and administers breathalyzer tests, as necessary, in accordance with established department guidelines;

Appears regularly in court and presents to judges regarding defendant supervision performance, PR bonds, or other court-related matters;

Responsible for verifying compliance for mental health, including making phone calls to various entities that will confirm the individual is complying with treatment; Coordinates clients’ participation in rehabilitative efforts and provides follow up;

Reviews and tracts daily, weekly, and monthly supervision and progress of individuals who are required to attend diversion programs and track compliance with other court ordered conditions;

Works in close collaboration with social agencies underlying client welfare;

Assists as directed in the development and improvement of department procedures;

Attends and participates in meetings, trainings, orientations and information sessions;

Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field;

Maintains a high level of honesty, integrity and ethics both on and off duty, complying with all county and department policies; remains arrest-free and complies with local, state and federal laws or ordinances;

Maintains a positive team atmosphere and works well with others; participates in team building exercises and nurtures positive relationships with colleagues and coworkers;

Monitors defendant compliance with electronic monitoring devices; ensures prompt follow-up on violations of such devices, including alcohol monitoring devices, GPS and other related devices;

Substitutes, if assigned, for immediate supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;

Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and

Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.

May conduct Pre-release interviews and screens individuals in need of pre-trial supervision or who qualify for a personal recognizance bond or who require conditions added to their surety bond(s);

May review daily jail population report to determine inmates who may qualify for release on personal bond;

Performs other duties as assigned;

Works weekends or evenings as scheduled;

Acts as on-call officer in detention facility on rotating basis. May assist in detention pretrial services as assigned;

May be required to work a flexible schedule and more than 40 hours during the workweek;

Travels to and from court, home visits, and other collateral travel with little or no notice, as assigned; and

As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.

The CJC Supervision Officer provides defendants with appropriate supervision and support services to ensure compliance with conditions of their release. Officers provide the El Paso County courts and relevant attorneys with accurate and timely information regarding a defendant’s performance while on bond.

Knowledge of:community services and resources for this target population; social work in a corrections agency; casework and counseling principles; PR bond requirements; the principles and practices of effective customer service; principles and practices of training; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products.

Skill/Ability to: be able to defend self against danger when performing duties at all times have mobility within an office and detention facility environment; be able to visually identify clients; be able to handle high levels of stress; be able to rationally prioritize tasks and exercise independent judgment in making decisions and recommendations; be able to initiate and maintain legible documentation on continual basis; be able to plan and execute work both independently and as a team member; display an ability to prioritize and manage several tasks; display a high degree of self-motivation; understand report writing and statistics; time management; operate personal computer using standard office operating software and general office equipment; prepare and maintain records; maintain filing systems; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; be dependable; schedule, and train; to deal with the public courteously and effectively; establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work; Pass a Criminal Background Check; Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred;

Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and

necessary elements of performance:

Reports to: Criminal Justice Coordination Supervisor

Directs: This is a non-supervisory position

Other: Has frequent contact with individuals who are criminally accused but who have not yet gone to trial, Mexican Consulate, local, state and federal agencies social agencies, law enforcement agencies, general public, criminal courts and their staff and other county employees.

El Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package (some benefits may not apply to part time or temporary employees) consisting of the following:

HOLIDAYS
16 holidays per year as recognized.


VACATION
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.
10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)
15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)
20 days (15 years of service or over)


SICK LEAVE
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.


MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES
Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service
Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.


MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITS

Plan Costs – Biweekly Rates

Effective January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Medical
Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
No Discounts
EE Only $5.34
EE & Spouse $145.30
EE & Children $101.93
EE & Family $238.07

2% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only - $5.24
EE & Spouse - $142.39
EE & Children - $99.89
EE & Family - $233.31

4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $5.14
EE & Spouse - $139.49
EE & Children - $97.85
EE & Family - $228.55

6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $5.04
EE & Spouse - $136.58
EE & Children - $95.81
EE & Family - $223.79

Core Plan
No Discounts
EE Only - $35.70
EE & Spouse - $226.41
EE & Children - $174.96
EE & Family - $358.61

2% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only - $34.98
EE & Spouse - $221.88
EE & Children - $171.46
EE & Family - $351.44

4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $34.26
EE & Spouse - $217.35
EE & Children -$167.96
EE & Family - $344.27

6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $33.56
EE & Spouse - $212.83
EE & Children - $164.46
EE & Family - $337.09

RETIREMENT
Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.

LIFE INSURANCE
Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.

RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.

SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT
Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP)
Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.

EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER
The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.