What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Liaison Supervisor (Police) position at City of Fort Lauderdale, FL?
We are looking for a Court Liaison Supervisor who will supervise the Court Liaison Unit, which is responsible for accepting, processing, and distributing all court related documents including subpoenas and Notice of Depositions. Tracks and approves all Court overtime requests. Serve as a primary point of contact between the police department, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and court officials. Works collaboratively with all parties to resolve issues related to missed court appearances, late filings, or documentation discrepancies.
This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
- Supervises, coordinates personnel staffing in Court Liaison Unit
- Supervises and trains staff to ensure performance expectations are met.
- Supervises the completion of paperwork for case filing; maintains appropriate logs; meets with the judiciary, State Attorney's Office, Public Defenders Office and the County Court Clerk to resolve problems.
- Plans, assigns and reviews the work of Court Liaison Specialists engaged in receiving and accounting for all criminal, quasi-criminal and civil subpoenas and court processes issued for and by members of the Police Department.
- Coordinates daily uploading of Case Filing reports to digital evidence storage system from Patrol and the Records Unit
- Determines work procedures, prepares and administers work schedules and expedites workflow. Assigns duties and examines work in conformance to policies and procedures.
- Tracks court case status and schedules department members for Court
- Updates and informs department members regarding court standby status.
- Facilitates timely communication to department members of Court policies, rules and closures.
- Reviews subpoenas to ensure no duplication of court dates
- Ensures process servers have access to serve court paperwork.
- Approves all court overtime for department members.
- Responds to attorney requests for court documents and digital media.
- Performs related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
- Three (3) years of court liaison, law enforcement or court administration related experience.
- At least one (1) year of previous supervisory experience required
- An in-depth employment background check, including a polygraph exam, will be conducted as part of the post offer onboarding process as this position is deemed security sensitive.
- If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
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.
HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
