What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Corrections Specialist position at Sarpy County, NE?
Salary : $26.52 Hourly
Location : Papillion, NE
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 01217
Department : Community Corrections
Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
JOB OVERVIEW
GENERAL PURPOSE :
Under the general supervision of the Community Corrections Director or designee, supervise and monitor pre-trial and sentenced defendants in the community. Perform a variety of skilled technical and administrative work requiring moderate decision making and independent judgment.
SELECTION GUIDELINES :
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, reference checks, successful completion of a national criminal background check, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, and other job related tests or checks as may be required.
DISCLAIMER
The job description is current as of the date signed. Any omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if they are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, employers, other agencies, and the general public.
Supervise defendants released on bond or serving a sentence of incarceration in the community utilizing guidelines set up by the Court.
Create and maintain records of client contact and activities.
Administer drug and alcohol tests for clients of the program.
Conduct, score, and interpret assessment and evaluation tools.
Coordinate and consult with social service agencies, community groups, private practitioners, clergy, and law enforcement agencies regarding defendants' needs.
Attend bond settings and other Court hearings as required by the Director.
Prepare and provide accurate and timely reports and offender assessments to the Director, Counsel, District Court and County Court Judges.
Obtain criminal histories, background and collateral information on defendants.
Coordinate with other Law Enforcement Agencies to monitor compliance with conditions of bond.
Maintain files on House Arrest / Work Release applicants to include background checks, charge information, job status, etc. and provide information to superiors for future determination of program eligibility.
Process House Arrest / Work Release and Re-Entry Assistance Program(RAP) applications; submit for approval or denial to the Director or designee and appropriate judge.
Monitor inmates that are on the Community Corrections programs by completing physical checks, phone checks, employment checks etc.
Install and monitor clients' electronic monitoring equipment; maintain computer and surveillance of electronic monitoring equipment.
Collect, receipt, and document monies owed by program participants.
Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.
Report to assigned worksite with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.
Peripheral Duties
Serve as member of various employee committees, as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Community Corrections Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree
- in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Law, Social Work, or related field required.
Two (2) years' bona fide work experience in direct supervision of offenders required.
Current certification in Preliminary Breath Testing preferred.
Must be able to type a minimum 40 net words per minute (nwpm).
Bi-lingual Spanish desirable.
Special Requirements
Must have and maintain throughout employment a valid Drivers' License, as well as meet eligibility requirements of "acceptable driver standards" as defined by the County.
Must obtain within six months of employment and maintain certification in Preliminary Breath Testing (PBT).
Must obtain Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) and / or Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) within six months of employment and maintain certification throughout course of employment.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of modern law enforcement / criminal justice principles, procedures, and techniques
Working knowledge of assessment methods and techniques
Working knowledge of referral resources and processes
Working knowledge of principles of human services
Working knowledge of, and ability to use, computers and Microsoft Office software
Working knowledge of current office practices and procedures
Knowledge of social work, criminal justice system and procedures
Knowledge of proper English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation
Skill in executing effective customer service practices
Effective communication skills with a diverse group
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions
Ability to maintain and protect confidential and sensitive information and situations
Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions
Ability to use independent judgment in performance of duties
Ability to work under pressure and / or frequent interruptions
Ability to navigate stressful situations while maintaining composure
Ability to prioritize work and carry out assigned projects to completion within time constraints
Ability to perform tasks with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing
Ability to operate standard office equipment including, but not limited to, multi-line phone, computer, typewriter, printer, 10-key calculator, scanner, fax, copier, tape recorder, personal electronic devices, monitoring equipment, and drug testing tools
Ability to use and skill with drug testing and electronic monitoring equipment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit / remain stationary, and operate / manipulate equipment (e.g. use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls). The employee is occasionally required to walk / move about, stand / remain upright, as well as reach, bend, and stoop.
The employee must occasionally lift and / or maneuver up to 25 pounds.
Required sensory abilities include vision, smell, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance, and color vision as well as the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk (i.e. verbal exchange) and hear (i.e. exchange information accurately) normal ranges. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally will be exposed to outside weather conditions, and to temperature variations, wet and / or humid conditions.
Work is typically performed indoors in an office setting along with secure detention facilities and courts. Incumbent may travel the local area to observe program participants and may be exposed to outside weather conditions or unpleasant conditions, such as wet and / or humid conditions and airborne particles. Work hours may include evenings, weekends, call-ins, and holidays. Work may be fast-paced when dealing with multiple priorities and time constraints. The noise level is typically moderately quiet in the office, and moderate to loud in the field.
Sarpy County offers competitive benefits to eligible
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Pension Plan
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
10 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Are you a current paid Sarpy County employee?
If you answered YES to the above, please indicate in what County Department you are employed. If you anwered NO, please write 'N / A'.
What level of education have you achieved?
How many years of bona fide work experience in direct supervision of offenders do you have?
Describe in detail your bona fide work experience in direct supervision of offenders. If you have no experience, please write 'N / A'. Do NOT indicate the County should refer to your resume - failure to answer this question within the application will exclude you from further consideration for this position.
Are you certified in Preliminary Breath Testing (PBT)?
Are you at least 21 years of age?
Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?
Are you able to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements of this job with or without accommodation?
Are you Bi-lingual in Spanish?
Hours typically Monday - Friday 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm. Due to the nature of the position, some early morning / evening / weekend / holiday hours WILL be necessary (hours will be adjusted). Are you able to meet the hours requirement of this position?
Are you requesting Veterans Preference as stipulated in Nebraska Statutes § 48-225 to 48-231? Such preference includes initial employment or a return to employment with the State of Nebraska or its governmental subdivisions if termination of previous employment was for other than disciplinary reasons.
Sarpy County complies with Nebraska Veterans' Preference Laws. If you are claiming Veterans' Preference you must attach Form DD214 (prefer member form 4) and if applicable, documents showing you receive or are eligible to receive benefits from the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. The spouse of a 100% disable veteran may claim preference by providing the Form DD214, Proof of Disability and a marriage certificate. The spouse of a service member may claim preference and is limited to the time the service member is on active duty and up to 180 days after discharge / separation from service. DO YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THESE STIPULATIONS?
This position requires the operation of a motor vehicle. Please read below for Sarpy County's Acceptable Driving Standards : If you have had one or more of the following, you do NOT meet Sarpy County's acceptable driving standards and would not be eligible for employment.a) Three or more 'at fault' accidents in the last 3 years; orb) Five or more moving violations in the last 3 years; orc) Any combination of 'at fault accidents or moving violations totaling five or more in the last 3 years.d) A DUI / DWI conviction within the last 5 years along with a history of at fault accidents and / or moving violationsDo you have a valid driver's license AND meet Sarpy County's acceptable driving standards?
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