Pre-Trial Services Officer I

SUMMARY

The Pretrial Officer is responsible for interviewing and completing assessments for individuals charged with criminal offenses and monitoring individuals released on bail to ensure compliance with Court ordered conditions. The Pretrial Officer will complete the actuarial risk assessment and summarize the defendant's criminal history so that the Court can make timely and informed bail decisions to ensure public safety and Court appearance. This role is responsible for monitoring bail conditions imposed by the Court and providing violation and status summaries as needed. The Pretrial Officer will utilize Evidence Based Practices, mental health and drug substance abuse screening tools to identify needs and make appropriate treatment referrals.

• Position covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Drug and alcohol testing is performed on individuals to ensure compliance with specific Court orders. Employees may be exposed to bodily fluids, which can potentially pose health hazards. Personal Protective Equipment is provided. There is further possibility of illness due to frequent contact with the public. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.