What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Arrest Specialist POS # 105010005 position at Cumberland County?
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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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Prepare, install and maintain electronic monitoring equipmentReview electronic monitoring clients' daily activity to include their whereabouts at any given time and enter client data upon entry into programFacilitate releases from detention centers with verification of home plan and contract agreementsVerification of work/school schedules, authorization of movementsMaintain files and case management databasesDocument program violations and prepare order for arrestsInterview/conducts risk assessments/collect case details to determine eligibility of program and recommends dispositionConduct drug screens/testingWeekly Rotation of On-Call Duties
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of the organization of the department, and of related departments and agenciesKnowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions required to perform the essential functions of the workKnowledge of terminology and related professional languages used within the department as such pertains to work responsibilitiesKnowledge of principles and practices of interviewing inmates and investigating cases to verify informationKnowledge of laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to pretrial services. MS Office to create communication documents, spreadsheets, and reportsSkilled with maintaining records, files, and reportsAbility to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intra- and interdepartmental personnel, as well as any external entities with whom the employee interactsAbility to identify and solve problemsAbility to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingAbility to maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external partnersAbility to develop and foster a spirit of teamworkConditions 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 28301Driving 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.
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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Prepare, install and maintain electronic monitoring equipmentReview electronic monitoring clients' daily activity to include their whereabouts at any given time and enter client data upon entry into programFacilitate releases from detention centers with verification of home plan and contract agreementsVerification of work/school schedules, authorization of movementsMaintain files and case management databasesDocument program violations and prepare order for arrestsInterview/conducts risk assessments/collect case details to determine eligibility of program and recommends dispositionConduct drug screens/testingWeekly Rotation of On-Call Duties
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of the organization of the department, and of related departments and agenciesKnowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions required to perform the essential functions of the workKnowledge of terminology and related professional languages used within the department as such pertains to work responsibilitiesKnowledge of principles and practices of interviewing inmates and investigating cases to verify informationKnowledge of laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to pretrial services. MS Office to create communication documents, spreadsheets, and reportsSkilled with maintaining records, files, and reportsAbility to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intra- and interdepartmental personnel, as well as any external entities with whom the employee interactsAbility to identify and solve problemsAbility to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingAbility to maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external partnersAbility to develop and foster a spirit of teamworkConditions 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 28301Driving 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.
