Electronic Monitoring Officer

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, social work, or related field and two years of related professional experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Must successfully obtain the FDLE Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Certification within 6 months of employment OR assignment requiring access to the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)/National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment; re-certification required every two years. This is a Level One certification. Must successfully obtain the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (NAPSA) Certified Pretrial Services Professional (CPSP) certification for release within one year of employment and maintain certification in accordance with NAPSA standards; recertification required every three years.

This is highly responsible professional work providing maximum supervision to high risk offenders placed on electronic monitoring as a condition of pretrial release/or misdemeanor probation for the Alachua County Department of Court Services/Pretrial Services program.

An employee assigned to this classification confers daily with offenders, legal representatives, family members, employers, the vendor providing electronic monitoring services, the judiciary, social service agencies, treatment agencies, and other concerned persons in order to monitor compliance with court ordered conditions of release.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of the results obtained.

Conducts intake on all offenders eligible to participate in the electronic monitoring program.

Install/hook up equipment in the offenders home; make routine visits to the home.

Instructs offenders of all conditions of the pretrial release or probation as applicable.

Instructs offenders; makes referrals for employment, treatment programs and other assistance as needed.

Makes contact with offenders in the field and office according to established risk classification. Contacts are also made with family members, employers, and significant others on a routine basis.

Conducts special investigations to determine if defendant meets program criteria which may include: verification of pertinent information related to social background; criminal history; substance abuse; employment history; family structure; and mental health history.

Reports compliance/non-compliance with conditions of release or sentence.

Monitors treatment compliance by established review with local treatment agencies.

Inputs case management data into the Court Services information system; maintains proficiency using computers and other criminal justice related information systems.

Serves as Officer of the Day to provide coverage of daily operations for officers who are not present in the office.

Maintains records on all cases.

Compiles information to ensure accurate statistics are available for monthly reports.

Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to electronic monitoring programs, pretrial release and probation in the State of Florida.

Knowledge of the operation of the Alachua County criminal justice system.

Knowledge of community employment resources including business organizations and employment agencies.

Knowledge of procedures and legalities involved in conducting pretrial release recommendations and misdemeanor probation supervision as well as other special investigations.

Knowledge of basic theory and current practice in the treatment of alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and mental illness.

Knowledge of electronic monitoring and global positioning equipment capabilities.

Knowledge of electronic monitoring supervision.

Knowledge of local treatment agencies and other providers who offer assistance to offenders.

Through knowledge of local and national criminal history reports.

Ability to comprehend local and national criminal history reports.

Ability to use computers and other criminal justice related information systems.

Ability to hook up and test electronic monitoring equipment.

Ability to assess offenders in emergency situations and implement solutions to resolve problems.

Ability to plan, organize work, and manage time effectively.

Ability to relate to and react to the needs of offenders in the area of securing employment.

Ability to objectively evaluate personal requests of offenders and make responsible decisions.

Ability to create and maintain accurate records within a computerized system.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to prepare and organize written reports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with offenders, judges, law enforcement personnel, other County employees and the general public.

Ability to operate electronic monitoring and global positioning equipment.

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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.