What are the responsibilities and job description for the Judicial Services Officer I - Family Liaison position at Hays County, TX?
Salary : $46,378.00 - $47,769.00 Annually
Location : San Marcos, TX
Job Type : Full-Time Regular
Job Number : 202200891
Department : Judicial Services
Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025
Description
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Summary
Assists the court with pretrial release determinations and serves as a liaison to governmental agencies, community organizations, the public, and inmate family and friends concerning inmates in the Hays County Jail. Maintains confidentiality regarding inmate records and provides necessary information to inmates and family members.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with the county jail medical provider and county jail staff on requests for information.
- Educates the public on the criminal justice system, procedures, and community resources.
- Monitors and tracks all requests received for inmate information.
- Provides information on the ways to file complaints.
- Coordinates with Judicial Services to identify individuals released after magistration.
- Acquires and maintains criminal history information and other information relating to defendants' pretrial risk of non-appearance to court and danger to the community. Verifies the accuracy of such information, including the defendant's residence and employment history without limitation.
- Provides oral and written reports concerning defendants' pretrial risk of non-appearance and danger to the community and recommends the pretrial release and any special conditions of release.
- Testifies in court as necessary.
- Ensures that defendants released by the court pending adjudication of their charges execute pretrial supervision contracts and other required documents in a timely manner. Ensures that all documentation generated, acquired, or complied in connection with the pretrial service policies is maintained by prescribed procedures.
- Administers drug and alcohol testing of defendants and maintains an inventory of appropriate testing equipment, and ensures testing is in accordance with the courts order and applicable laws.
- Utilizes case management software ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
- Prepares periodic reports with case statistics and other information for the courts and the county jail.
- Maintains strict confidentiality by department procedures. Follows all applicable laws, regulations, and contractual requirements concerning acquiring and disseminating inmate and criminal history information.
- Enters court-ordered pretrial supervision fees into the case management system. Maintains fee schedules relating to fees collected from defendants. Instructs defendants on the process of submitting payments and applications for fee exemption due to hardship.
- Refers defendants to appropriate agencies for assistance and services and monitors defendant's participation.
- Represents the county with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public.
- Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge Required
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Education and / or Experience
Education and / or Experience
Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work less than 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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Salary : $46,378 - $47,769
