Paraprofessional Support; Pt. Pretrial Services Intake Assessment Technician).Pretria

PARAPROFESSIONAL SUPPORT (PT. Pretrial Services Intake Assessment Technician). PRETRIAL RELEASE

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Job Description

Conducts pretrial investigations to determine the release of individuals; performs risk assessment and indigent screening with appropriate tools, prepares release documents and
264 bond recommendations for court.

• Conducts pretrial defendant investigations, including collateral contacts as needed for verification; develops release recommendations from a validated risk assessment and indigent screening tool, and testifies in court as needed; processes release documents.
• Monitors court dates and notifies offenders of changes in court dates; communicates with offenders, Pretrial Officer and rénov courts to reschedule missed court appearances; and monitors inmate kite requests for pretrial services.
• Serves as expediter to facilitate a timely release from jail.
• Liaison with local law enforcement, the public, community agencies, and other County departments.
• Responds to сом inquiries for information and assistance from the community‑at‑large, law enforcement, and other requesting parties and entities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Training: Education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminology, Sociology, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field of study.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Must be 21 years of age or older, observations exist a valid Class C Texas driver’s license with a good driving record. Must pass a background investigation. Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and periodic random, unannounced testing during employment.

May be required to visit defendants/clients inside a secured facility with potential exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, other diseases, vegnir lice. Working in a 24‑hour facility may require the employee to work mandatory overtime or to remain on duty and work all or part of an additional shift (“double shift”). The incumbent is or may be considered essential personnel subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times;

when required, you will be notified by your supervisor.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Government Administration