Pretrial Intake Officer - (CJS Officer I)

This position will Interview felony and misdemeanor defendants in the Douglas County Detention Center for the purpose of establishing and verifying residence, family ties, employment, and past criminal history to assist the District/County courts in setting appropriate bail bonds. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

• 75% of the job duty consists of: Reviewing arresting documents of individuals booked into the Douglas County Jail to determine which individuals will need a bond report completed and then meeting with those defendants in the jail to conduct a brief interview. Entering the defendant’s information in the Division’s computer database system to create a new bond report. Inputting a defendant’s information in the Colorado Crime Information Center / National Crime Information Center (NCIC/CCIC) database system, the Colorado Judicial Information System, and the Denver Courts System to identify if a defendant has a criminal history record and determining which criminal records need to be entered in the Division’s computer database system to be included in the report that will be submitted to court. Analyzing case events for the applicable criminal history records to interpret which case events/activities will be used for the risk assessment tool, and accurately score the assessment tool which will be filed with the court as part of the official bond report.
• Roughly 15% of the job duty consists of: Responding to GPS issues/violations that occur after hours which requires problem solving and equipment trouble shooting. Communicates with the on-call Judge, District Attorney, and law enforcement to execute applications to revoke bond when appropriate.
• Roughly 5% of the job duty consists of: Installing GPS monitoring devices on defendants prior to their release from jail and ensuring equipment is set up correctly and all documents are completed.
• Roughly 5% of the job duty consists of: Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as filing, updating records, and processing paperwork. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social science or a similar related field is preferred.
• One year of experience working in the criminal justice system or related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

 
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
May require taking an Oath of Office for Eighteenth Judicial District Bond Commissioner. This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.For more information on job functions, requirements and to apply please visit: https://douglasco.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/3215?c=douglasco

Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision. 
For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide.

Salary : $49,916 - $74,874