Pretrial Bond Officer II

Salary : $3,465.00 Monthly

Location : Pretrial Services - 222 South Comal San Antonio, TX

Job Type : Full-time Regular

Job Number : 2025-01674

Department : Office of Criminal Justice Policy, Planning & Programs

Division : Pretrial Services

Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for identifying, interviewing and processing individuals in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center eligible for legal counsel, financial review and / or release on Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond; submits bond applications and substantiating information to County and District Courts for approval / denial; instructs inmates on bond requirements; coordinates the release of inmates approved for PR Bond; and performs related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compiles interview list from daily bookings of inmates eligible to apply for release on Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond, inmates requiring legal counsel, and / or a Financial Data Report(FDR)
• Interviews inmates to obtain all pertinent personal, employment, financial and social data required for various eligibility reports
• Verifies defendant personal and employment information by contacting references provided (friends, family, employers, social workers and relevant internal and external agencies)
• Conducts background investigation on applicants utilizing computer to access Federal, State and local criminal information databases
• Submits bond interviews and supporting information to appropriate judge or magistrate for review and provides affidavits for appointment of counsel and FDR affidavits to their respective court
• Provides criminal courts with additional information or clarification and follows through as necessary
• Compiles inmate release list data of applicants approved by the court and distributes to Intake Shift Supervisors and jail staff
• Instructs defendants approved for PR bond regarding release, reporting and supervision requirements
• Completes and notarizes all contractual documents related to PR Bond release
• Assists in collection and reporting of bond fees applicable from individuals released on personal bond
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Work Environment and Physical Demands :

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone : 210-335-2545.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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NOTE : Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.

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Which best describes your years of criminal justice system experience?

Are you able to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance?

Are you able to clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test?

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

Do you acknowledge you must obtain National Criminal Information Center, Texas Criminal Information Center certification within one (1) year of employment?

Are you able to obtain a Notary Public certification within one (1) year of employment?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you have motor vehicle liability insurance, personal injury insurance and a personal vehicle?

Are you able to work shifts?

Are you able to work more than 40 hours during the work week?

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Salary : $3,465