What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probation/Pretrial Officer II position at Leon County BOCC?
Salary : $42,244.80 - $69,700.80 Annually
Location : IDA - 501 Appleyard Dr. Tallahassee, FL
Job Type : Career Service Full Time
Job Number : 023-25
Department : Office of Intervention & Detention Alternatives
Division : PRETRIAL RELEASE
Opening Date : 12 / 14 / 2024
Closing Date : 12 / 27 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade : 106
Leon County Government offers an extensive benefit package for FULL TIME employees. EXECUTIVE LEVEL employee benefits are determined through contract negotiations. Below are some of the highlights.
- Medical Insurance-Employer and Employee Contributions
- Voluntary Dental Insurance
- Voluntary Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Group Term Life Insurance-Employer Paid
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Legal Insurance
- Voluntary Individual Insurance Coverages with AFLAC & Colonial
- State of Florida Retirement Plan-Employer & Employee Contributions
- Voluntary 457(b) Deferred Compensation Savings for Retirement
- Retirement Savings Match-for-employees earning less than $50,000
- Annual Leave Accrual
- Sick Leave Accrual
- 3 Personal Days
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Loans At Work Program
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The mission of the Leon County's Office of Intervention and Detention Alternatives is to provide information to the courts, which support judicial custody release decisions, and provide alternatives to incarceration to persons accused of crimes and offenders, which hold them accountable, improve their ability to live lawfully and productively in the community, enhance the overall administration of justice, and support community safety and well-being. This position requires shift work including weekend and holidays to support services provide by OIDA to the Leon County Criminal Justice System including interviews, assessments, and releases at the Leon County Detention Facility, case management, and attending court hearings.
NOTE :
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The Job Description Questionnaire (JDQ) reflects a more detailed description of the position. Neither the job description nor the JDQ constitutes an employment agreement. Both are subject to change as the needs of the County and requirements of the job change.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
OTHER IMPORTANT OR MARGINAL DUTIES
Accepts and completes other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and / or director. Follows chain of command. Follow instructions and directions given at the time of assignment and / or standard office procedures.
All Leon County employees (regular full-time and part-time, OPS, and PRN) are required to work before, during and after a Declared Local State of Emergency (DLSOE). Participation is considered a condition of employment.
DIFFICULTY
Duties are performed under general supervision and are reviewed upon completion for effectiveness in meeting division objectives. Work also requires the ability to exercise discretion while working with a diverse clientele. Independent judgment is needed for in-depth analysis of client's ability to comply with court ordered obligations. Duties require balancing numerous deadlines and reshuffling of priorities on a daily bases and dealing with sensitive issues continuously.
RESPONSIBILITY : Supervision Received
Duties are performed under general supervision and are reviewed upon completion for compatibility with other duties and for effectiveness in meeting departmental objectives.
Supervision of Others
None.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMER CONTACT
Employee has contact with Public Defender, State Attorney, Judiciary, and other governmental agencies and public for purpose of providing, exchanging, and receiving information. Contact with the general and diverse public made to explain and provide information within the guidelines of polices and procedures, while adhering to confidentiality requirements.
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED
Personal computer, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, specialized software such as Probation Case Management, Pretrial Case Management, Drug and Alcohol Testing Module, FCIC / NCIC, CCIS), fax machine, adding machine, and telephone are some of the equipment and tools used.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Most work is performed indoors at a desk, usually seated in a chair. Physical effort such as standing, walking, sitting, pushing, reaching, and hearing over the phone is exerted.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a minimum of an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related degree. Three years experience is required, five years experience is preferred.
Necessary Special : None.
Selection Guidelines :
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check.
FLSA STATUS : Non-exempt. This job is responsible for case management work that involves meeting with clients and explaining and insuring court ordered conditions.
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Leon County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Salary : $42,245 - $69,701