Pre-Trial Officer

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The Pre-Trial Release Program is designed to provide for the presumed innocent offenders (who are unable to post bond) to be released pending trial. The program operates under the supervision of the County Mayor's Office and pursuant to Court Orders from the Criminal and Sessions Courts of Anderson County. The Pre-Trial Release Department monitors the defendant's compliance to the Court Order. This includes regular reporting, compliance with the law, and conditions specific to their offense.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Serves as Pre-Trial Release Officer with responsibility of the daily operation of the department, the implementation of contracts, program development, and public relations, reporting directly to the Mayor.
• Utilizes equipment such as computers, internet access, and telephones to ensure constant and immediate contact with defendants, Courts, Detention Facilities, and other outside agencies in a timely manner.
• Receives Pre-Trial Release orders from the Courts requiring immediate implementation.
• Responds to Court Order and completes contract documentation with the defendant; provides the defendant a copy of the contract agreement.
• Ensures the Pre-Trial Release fee is paid by the defendant to the Court Clerk.
• Inputs contract documentation into the Pre-Trial Release database; creates hard file and provides copy to appropriate Court Clerk.
• Tracks the defendant's compliance of the Court Order by maintaining contact with the defendant.
• Initiates an Arrest Warrant for any defendant found to be in violation of any of their Court Ordered obligations.
• Tracks continually the status of all active and violated defendants.
• Maintains files for violated as well as compliant defendants until the case is adjudicated at which point the file is placed in inactive status.
• Provides direct testimony to the Courts regarding the compliance of the defendant.
• Provides reports to the Courts upon request, regarding the compliance and status of the defendant.
• Maintains secure files and is Custodian of Records.
• Aides in development of an annual budget and monitoring expenditures of the Department.
• Aides in the monitoring and compiling of statistics and writing reports.
• Acts as liaison between the Department and other offices and courts.
• Assists in the accomplishment of Departmental goals.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS : Electronic Monitoring

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

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Anderson County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Is it the policy of Anderson County to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, statues with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary : $15 - $17