Pre-Trial Bond Officer II - C

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** Job Title
** Pre-Trial Bond Officer II - C
** Pay Rate
** United States of America (Hourly)
** Time Type
** Full time
** Summary
* *** Job Description Summary
** Under general supervision, is responsible for identifying, interviewing and processing individuals in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center eligible for legal counsel, financial review and/or release on Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond; submits bond applications and substantiating information to County and District Courts for approval/denial; instructs inmates on bond requirements; coordinates the release of inmates approved for PR Bond; and performs related duties as required.
** Duties and Responsibilities**:
* Compiles interview list from daily bookings of inmates eligible to apply for release on Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond, inmates requiring legal counsel, and/or a Financial Data Report(FDR)
* Interviews inmates to obtain all pertinent personal, employment, financial and social data required for various eligibility reports
* Verifies defendant personal and employment information by contacting references provided (friends, family, employers, social workers and relevant internal and external agencies)
* Conducts background investigation on applicants utilizing computer to access Federal, State and local criminal information databases
* Submits bond interviews and supporting information to appropriate judge or magistrate for review and provides affidavits for appointment of counsel and FDR affidavits to their respective court
* Provides criminal courts with additional information or clarification and follows through as necessary
* Compiles inmate release list data of applicants approved by the court and distributes to Intake Shift Supervisors and jail staff
* Instructs defendants approved for PR bond regarding release, reporting and supervision requirements
* Completes and notarizes all contractual documents related to PR Bond release
* Assists in collection and reporting of bond fees applicable from individuals released on personal bond
* Performs related duties as required
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or a closely related field, and one (1) year criminal justice system experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Knowledge of criminal justice system; knowledge of the Criminal Justice Information System, National Criminal Information Center and Texas Criminal Information Center databases
* Skill in interpreting regulatory legislation regarding detention and release guidelines; skill to perform basic mathematical calculations
* Ability to communicate effectively with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; ability to operate personal computer and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, outside organizations, attorneys, court officials, law enforcement agencies and the general public
* Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
* Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
* Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish
* Must obtain National Criminal Information Center, Texas Criminal Information Center certification within one (1) year of employment
* Must obtain a Notary Public certification within one (1) year of employment
* Must have a valid driver's license
* Must have motor vehicle liability insurance, personal injury insurance and a personal vehicle
* Required to work shifts
* May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
** Work Environment and Physical Demands:
*** Working conditions are primarily indoors
* Required to work in jail environment with frequent exposure to hostile people and infectious diseases
* Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds
* Occasionally moves about the office
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