Pretrial Officer (Case Supervision/Case Management) Lee County

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY TO THE AOC:

• Great working environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision + other supplemental insurance offered
• Sick + Vacation Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement plan options (Pension or Investment)
• 457 Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration or a related field
• Two years of criminal justice, case supervision or case management experience preferred
• Obtain and maintain NCIC/FCIC computer operator certification within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge of methods, practices, principles, procedures and techniques used in interviewing and investigating as it pertains to the operation of the department
• Knowledge of the basic structure of the criminal justice system
• Ability to write, speak audibly, clearly and accurately in both English and in the Spanish language in a diverse environment is preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Prepare case files and review all associated paperwork for accuracy and completeness
• Orient defendants to the program and requirements and review required paperwork
• Prepare reporting plans and schedule administrative reviews and appointments
• Document case notes into CJIS and Odyssey databases as applicable
• Conduct on-going supervision of caseload, tracking case from arrest through disposition
• Enforce court orders or agreements and special conditions
• Follow up with treatment providers as necessary
• Provide notification on non-compliance to the court
• Submit warrants, violation reports, extensions and status reports as applicable
• Focus on improving success rates through increased case management contacts
• Implement and further develop reporting procedures
• Conduct and coordinate drug and alcohol screens

• Attend designated court events, and staffing, and provide case status updates and future court dates
• Provide case management support to the courts by tracking and providing relevant case and/or program information
• Perform screening for determination of indigence for appointment of counsel as necessary
• Interact with state attorneys, public defenders, court personnel and other outside agencies
• Provide support for weekend Polycom duties as needed
   

• Monitor case processing goals assisting the court in timely disposition of cases
• Coordinate case scheduling
• Record and maintain case details from specific court events and enter into CJIS database
• Serve as a liaison between agencies and the court
• Track case statistics , referrals and program data
• Analyze age pending reports to identify and facilitate delays

QUALIFICATIONS

• Methods, practices, principles, procedures and techniques used in interviewing and investigating as it pertains to the operation of the department
• Basic structure of the criminal justice system
• Local, state and federal guidelines, rules, regulations and statutes as they pertain to the pretrial operation
• Defendant supervision practices
• Identifying risk and need, including signs of mental illness and substance abuse
• Court Case Management practices, court performance measures and operations

• Work efficiently and effectively in all areas of criminal court case management
• Deal effectively, professionally and confidentially with Judges, non-judicial personnel, attorneys,  and the general public
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, superiors and the general public
• Efficiently operate a personal computer, utilize Microsoft Office and various other software programs and databases
• Follow written and oral instructions and procedures
• Effectively interpret general policy, criteria and procedures for specific situations
• Maintain statistical data and produce reports
• Maintain jail security clearance
• Cover other shifts and assignments as required
• Provide effective, accurate, professional, polite, friendly, and prompt customer service to the public and other agency personnel, AOC employees, and the Judiciary
• Maintain consistent and regular attendance, which is required

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration or a related field. 
• Two years of criminal justice, case supervision or case management experience preferred

• Obtain and maintain  NCIC/FCIC computer operator certification within 30 days of hire
• May be required to drive within the circuit