What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Arrest Specialist POS # 105010005 position at Cumberland County, NC?
Position Overview
We are looking for a House Arrest Specialist for our Justice Services Department. This role is responsible for investigative and procedural duties related to the supervision of a criminal defendant awaiting trial. You’ll manage a caseload of court mandated individuals that been release pending court disposition of their cases.
Examples of Duties
- Prepare, install and maintain electronic monitoring equipment
- Review electronic monitoring clients' daily activity to include their whereabouts at any given time and enter client data upon entry into program
- Facilitate releases from detention centers with verification of home plan and contract agreements
- Verification of work/school schedules, authorization of movements
- Maintain files and case management databases
- Document program violations and prepare order for arrests
- Interview/conducts risk assessments/collect case details to determine eligibility of program and recommends disposition
- Conduct drug screens/testing
- Weekly Rotation of On-Call Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited two-year college or technical school with an Associate degree with course work emphasis in Public Justice, Business Administration or Criminal Justice and two (2) years of experience and/or training in supervising clients involved with the Criminal Justice System and maintaining client records and schedules; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Employee required to obtain Notary Public license after hire.
Management Preference:
Experience in managing large caseloads of persons with a criminal background.
Previous Law Enforcement experience.
Experience in working hands on with offenders.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the organization of the department, and of related departments and agencies
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions required to perform the essential functions of the work
- Knowledge of terminology and related professional languages used within the department as such pertains to work responsibilities
- Knowledge of principles and practices of interviewing inmates and investigating cases to verify information
- Knowledge of laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to pretrial services. MS Office to create communication documents, spreadsheets, and reports
- Skilled with maintaining records, files, and reports
- Ability to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intra- and interdepartmental personnel, as well as any external entities with whom the employee interacts
- Ability to identify and solve problems
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external partners
- Ability to develop and foster a spirit of teamwork
Conditions of Employment:
A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301
Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.
Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
