What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Justice Specialist position at County of Mecklenburg, NC?
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Please apply by 5/13/2024
Salary Range: $20.00 to $ $23.75 per hour. This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Please note: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
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Criminal Justice Services (CJS) is responsible for promoting improvements in the criminal justice system through interagency cooperation, coordination, and planning. It was formed in 2010 by the Mecklenburg County Manager's Office in response to findings from a Justice & Public Safety Task Force.
Position Summary
Provide the court system with public safety assessments to assist in setting bonds, adjusting bonds, and determining eligibility for release. This position, under general supervision, is responsible for attending court to assist judges and attorneys and assessing if specific criteria have been met for release from custody pending trial.
This position will be located at 715 E 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202. The shifts available for this position are 6:00am-3:00pm or 2:00pm-11:00pm. The shift will be assigned at time of offer. (During the training period work hours will be 7:30am to 4:30pm.) Please note holiday work and working rotating Sundays is required.
Essential Functions
Provide customer service and answer inquiries from the public, user agencies, and criminal justice members.
Utilize multiple databases to identify factors related to risk of public safety and failure to appear in court.
Confirm defendant information and obtain release references to assist with court reminder calls.
Review and prepare public safety assessment packets for daily court appearances.
Participate in first appearance hearings to answer questions related to the public safety assessment and defendants’ criminal histories.
Maintain complete records and ensures that current information on defendants is entered into the case management system.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum two years of criminal justice or related professional experience.
Education:
Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related field of study. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
May require the ability to obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Operator's Permit Must become DCI certified within six months
Must obtain NAPSA certification within one year
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Knowledge of STATE computer applications: ACIS, CJLEADS, eWarrants, and eCourts
Knowledge of Arrest Processing system
Completion of the public safety assessment (risk assessment instrument)
Skills
Attention to detail
Familiar with criminal justice terminology Ability to convey information effectively
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Abilities
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probably consequences
Computer Skills
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Work Environment
Works in an office setting with moderate noise
Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations. No
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
Salary : $20 - $24
