Court Services Specialist

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Processing convicted and sentenced inmates through the conditions of their court ordered sentence.

• Interview newly arrested inmate for pre-trial release, supervised release, classifications, inmate worker and work release consideration
• Review, verify, and approve client/inmate to work release, inmate worker programs as well as housing assignments
• Develop and maintain work rosters
• Maintain accurate records of current population and inmate status
• Write disciplinary records of current population and inmate status
• Prepare, serve and complete disciplinary sanction and complete tracking log
• Interview incoming inmate and verify personal information for bond purposes
• Provide background information, criminal history, and recommendations to the court, district attorney, and defense attorney for advice concerning bond
• Record and evaluate clients/inmates progress on court-approved programs, and prepare compliance and noncompliance reports
• Compute and verify for accuracy release dates for inmate sentences from court mittimus
• Data entry – input charges and sentence information into computer database
• Record and prepare daily statistics for Department of Corrections Backlog, parole violators, community placement, and community corrections, relating to inmate status
• Place detainers with other facilities via teletype and fax
• Verbally communicate information to various agencies to include but not limited to judicial and law enforcement officials, inmates, defendants, clients, and general public
• Research and track the location of Adams County sentenced inmates who are in other facilities or programs
• Responsible for buccal swab genetic testing from inmates in accordance with state law, to include collecting, sealing and sending to Colorado Bureau of Investigations for testing
• Complete electronic mittimus acceptance and transport orders on Department of Corrections inmates
• Arrange for Interpreters through Language Line of Justice System
• Conducts bond modification interviews at the request of the courts and attorneys
• Schedule and conduct office visit with client on programs
• Conduct field site check on inmate/client
• Provide victim notification when client/inmate is placed on certain programs
• Attend unit meetings and training
• Conduct weekly orientations for prospective Work Release inmates
• Testify in court

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree or vocational technical training in criminal justice, criminology, corrections, social services, or related field or two years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities
• Experience in interviewing techniques, procedures and ability to verify information received
• Familiar with the operation of a personal computer and software applications to perform word processing, database, and spreadsheet projects
• Type 30 wpm with accuracy
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Level J certification in NCIC/CCIC computer system
• Knowledge of criminal justice and corrections duties related to pretrial services classifications, and sentencing

• Be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Comfortable with one-on-one contact with inmates while conducting interviews, performing case management duties, and collecting genetic testing samples
• Knowledge of Federal, State laws and statutes applicable to law enforcement
• Applicant must be able to efficiently multi-task, have strong organized skills, and demonstrate proficiency in time-management

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

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Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Remote/Hybrid work options, depending upon position
  • Sheriff's Office positions are not currently eligible for Remote/Hybrid work options
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs