Pre-Trial Bond Officer II - C

Job Title Pre-Trial Bond Officer II - C Pay Rate Min to Mid Range $21.79 - $25.61 Time Type Full time Summary Under general supervision, is responsible for identifying, interviewing and processing individuals in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center eligible for legal counsel, financial review and/or release on Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond; submits bond applications and substantiating information to County and District Courts for approval/denial; instructs inmates on bond requirements; coordinates the release of inmates approved for PR Bond; and performs related duties as required.

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compiles interview list from daily bookings of inmates eligible to apply for release on Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond, inmates requiring legal counsel, and/or a Financial Data Report(FDR)
• Interviews inmates to obtain all pertinent personal, employment, financial and social data required for various eligibility reports
• Verifies defendant personal and employment information by contacting references provided (friends, family, employers, social workers and relevant internal and external agencies)
• Conducts background investigation on applicants utilizing computer to access Federal, State and local criminal information databases
• Submits bond interviews and supporting information to appropriate judge or magistrate for review and provides affidavits for appointment of counsel and FDR affidavits to their respective court
• Provides criminal courts with additional information or clarification and follows through as necessary
• Compiles inmate release list data of applicants approved by the court and distributes to Intake Shift Supervisors and jail staff
• Instructs defendants approved for PR bond regarding release, reporting and supervision requirements
• Completes and notarizes all contractual documents related to PR Bond release
• Assists in collection and reporting of bond fees applicable from individuals released on personal bond
• Performs related duties as required
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or a closely related field, and one (1) year criminal justice system experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of criminal justice system; knowledge of the Criminal Justice Information System, National Criminal Information Center and Texas Criminal Information Center databases
• Skill in interpreting regulatory legislation regarding detention and release guidelines; skill to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to communicate effectively with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; ability to operate personal computer and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, outside organizations, attorneys, court officials, law enforcement agencies and the general public
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish
• Must obtain National Criminal Information Center, Texas Criminal Information Center certification within one (1) year of employment
• Must obtain a Notary Public certification within one (1) year of employment
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have motor vehicle liability insurance, personal injury insurance and a personal vehicle
• Required to work shifts
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
• Work Environment and Physical Demands:
• Working conditions are primarily indoors
• Required to work in jail environment with frequent exposure to hostile people and infectious diseases
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position
• Working With Bexar County
• Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
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• Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
• We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.