Pre-Trial Release Officer (Part-Time)

Purpose of Class

Performs administrative duties to support the Pre-Trial Release program according to Public Safety Assessment level/standards and any additional Court requirements as ordered; supervision of clients released on pretrial supervision, implementation and use of the Public Safety Assessment, performs related work as required.

Primary Function

The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties to support the Pre-Trial Release programs. The work is performed under supervision of the Adult Probation & Pretrial Director. The principal duties of this class are performed in a public office building.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment)

• Compiles and reports criminal history on defendants being arraigned daily for arraignment judge, utilizing appropriate computer programs, NCIC reports, communication with probation officers and other departments and any out of county/ felony (if applicable) information available and inputs information into the Public Safety Assessment application for the Court's review at arraignment for in custody arraignments.
• Attends court sessions daily to answer questions from Judge on defendant's history and to sign up new clients for pretrial release program according to Public Safety Assessment level/standards and additional Court requirements as ordered;
• Maintains a caseload of defendants ordered into the pretrial release program and provides them information on program and individual requirements;
• Opens and maintains files on participating defendants, including required call-ins and related compliance requirements;
• Enrolls defendants (if opt in) for court date reminders in our text notification system
• Prepares affidavits of noncompliance;
• Prepares warrants, as ordered by the Court;
• Maintains records, digital files, logs, databases, documents, and correspondence and files reports to be kept in Odyssey supervision program
• Completes data entry for tracking pre-trial release clients into appropriate fields in Odyssey supervision program
• Tracks new charges on clients and notifies judges issuing warrants as directed;
• Monitors all no contact orders issued in Bannock County including data entry and follow up;
• Supervises defendants on pre-trial release, including drug and alcohol testing (if ordered by the Court), monitoring defendant check-in, court date reminders and other conditions of release;
• Performs random drug and blood alcohol (BAC) tests, as needed;
• Answers telephone and other inquiries, provides information, routes calls, and distributes mail;
• Maintains Department and program confidentiality;
• Maintains and prepares records, reports, logs, and statistical data;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County and Department policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists other Department personnel as necessary;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competency Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Court and related legal procedures, processes, and terminology;
• Public Safety Assessment and implementation of such assessment
• Applicable laws, statutes, codes, and Court and Department policies and procedures;
• Customer service methods, techniques, and objectives;
• Current office procedures and methods;
• Current file and information management system methods and procedures;
• Operation of standard office equipment, a personal computer, and job-related software;
• Operation of specialized drug and alcohol testing equipment according to department policy and procedures;
• English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition.

Ability to:

• Follow written and oral instructions;
• Maintain records, accounts, logs, reports, documents, correspondence, and related files;
• Establish communications and working relationships with program participants, attorneys, and court personnel, including under stressful and adversarial conditions;
• Apply policies and procedures governing pre-trial release, probation, and substance abuse evaluation;
• Cope with stressful situations calmly, fairly, and tactfully;
• Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer with program applications appropriate to assigned duties;
• Perform basic mathematical calculations;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other County employees, judges, and the public;
• Work independently;
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to procedures, specifications, and/or instructions and in situations where established procedures do not apply;
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and set project priorities;
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;
• Maintain program confidentiality.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required and advanced business office or secretarial coursework is preferred;
• Bachelors degree in social work, law enforcement, or a related field is preferred; and
• Two (2) to three (3) years court-related experience is required; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work;

Special Qualifications

• Idaho drivers license is required;
• Notary Public certification is preferred;
• Certification to run NCIC reports

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and process and prepare written and text documents;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment, a personal computer, and motor vehicle;
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, strength, and agility, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to sit and work at a keyboard for an extended period of time and work in an office environment.

Bannock County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Given Pursuant to Idaho Code