Pre-Trial Release Officer

The purpose of this classification is to monitor defendants placed on pre-trial release by Courts and to ensure compliance with bond conditions.

Monitors defendants placed on pre-trial bond by County courts; advises defendants of bond conditions; conducts visual observations of defendants; conducts surveillance of defendants at their residences, employment, or other locations; collects urine/saliva samples for drug/alcohol testing; administers drug/alcohol testing and interprets test results; reviews and interprets criminal histories of defendants.

Reports bond violations or cases of compliance/non-compliance with bond conditions by pre-trial release defendants to the courts.

Assists in identifying defendants who may qualify for pre-trial release.

Manages case files; establishes and updates case files; enters case information into computerized case management system; researches and updates records as needed.

Monitors status of cases throughout the court process.

Attends court sessions and bond hearings; testifies at court hearings regarding violations, policies, procedures, or other issues.

Serves as liaison between courts and monitoring companies; communicates with electronic monitoring companies.

Compiles statistical data pertaining to caseloads, defendants, and related issues; performs research; makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares and distributes reports.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, bond release reports, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, status reports, court calendars, court lists, jail rosters, valuation guides, newspapers, law books, periodicals, policies, procedures, guidelines, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, case management, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs.

Conducts research of laws, regulations, computer records, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.

Maintains file system of reports, documentation, and records.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, Judges, court personnel, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, defendants, family members, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Maintains confidentiality of departmental documentation/information.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/guidelines; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Operates a motor vehicle to conduct work activities.

This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.

Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, sending/receiving faxes, making copies, filing documentation, processing incoming/outgoing mail.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Associate’s degree with course work emphasis in Criminal Justice; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving law enforcement, probation, the criminal justice system, court procedures, case management, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid Drug/Alcohol Testing certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:

Personal Leave Accrual

Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:

0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period

Observed Holidays

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).

Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.

• Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
• Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
• Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible

Dental Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:

• Base $1,000 Plan
• Buy-Up $1,500 Plan

Vision Insurance
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.

Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.

Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.

Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).

Additional Life Insurance and AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.

Retirement Plan (401K)

Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.

Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.

Years One through Five
Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.

Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.

After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.