Weld County Government
Pretrial Specialist - Justice Services
Weld County Government, Greeley, Colorado, us, 80639
Job Description Assess & Interview Jail Detainees - 45%
Track detainees booked into jail via secondary query of Weld County data management system. Individually interview and assess adults booked into the Weld County Jail to determine their pretrial release suitability, likelihood of committing new criminal offenses and/or likelihood of appearance to all future court hearings. Utilize complex computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary. Utilize county, judicial, state and national law enforcement databases to obtain criminal history information about detainees. Summarize data in preparation of standardized reports for various judicial officials. Compile and verify information, citing all contacts, and prepare detailed reports of detainees' status. Obtain and record detainees' place of residence, family ties, employment, prior criminal convictions, status of any pending cases/sentences, drug, alcohol and/or mental health concerns and amend files to reflect changes as appropriate. Furnish this information to the Court and judicial officials. Information presented helps to directly determine the release or continued incarceration of defendants. Review with and furnish information to detainees on reporting instructions for next court date and/or for pretrial supervision. Prepare written reports to various judicial officers on the pre/post advisement release of detainees. Assist and as scheduled, personally attend detainees first court appearance advisement hearings. Provide oral input based on expertise and observations, as appropriate. Inform detainees of hearing process. Document and report outcomes for Courts and the department. Input outcomes in Pretrial Services database. Notify and/or inform a variety of agencies and individuals regarding detainees' status, to include the Sheriff's Office, Probation/Parole Officers, police, victims, defendants' families, other Pretrial Services agencies and other judicial jurisdictions. Respond to inquiries made of agencies on the status of detainees and their bond conditions, electronic monitoring or community treatment participation. Respond to myriad of citizen, county, court and law enforcement requests, on status and needs of def Pretrial Release Supervision - 50%
Interview defendants, prepare individual supervision plans, and explain the orders of the court and the requirements of their pretrial supervision. Collect and process applicable fees from defendants Maintain regular contact with defendants via telephone, in writing or in person, to monitor their activities and compliance with specific conditions ordered by the courts. Personally, appear in court to support submitted correspondence. Refer defendants to various community-based agencies for substance abuse testing, and required monitored sobriety/treatment services. If a condition of their pretrial release supervision, explain to defendants electronic monitoring equipment, describing the type/use of the equipment ordered; initiate referrals for electronic monitoring. Monitor compliance of defendants with electronic monitoring. Training, Meetings & Administrative Duties - 5%
Assist administrative support staff with preparing case files, answering phones, reception of defendants, providing cross training of other
departmental staff and backup coverage to other division personnel.
Required Qualifications Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in sociology, psychology, human services, corrections and/or social sciences or a related field. Experience Qualifications
1 year related experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Skills and Abilities
Analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines to defendants and formulate, dev lop supervision plans; (Medium proficiency) Use independent judgment and discretion in setting schedules, goals and ongoing supervision of persons under the care of the department; (Medium proficiency) Exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with defendants as well as with various county, court and other public officials with differing levels of authority and influence and the general public; (Medium proficiency) Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, county personnel, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community; (Medium proficiency) Apply individual and group problem-solving and decision-making processes to previously unknown situations; (Medium proficiency) Exercise organizational and analytical skills; (Medium proficiency) Establish and maintain complex electronic and tangible records and files; (Medium proficiency) Work harmoniously with defendants and/or other department and county personnel; (Medium proficiency) Demonstrate good investigative skills and process detailed information to assess risk and needs of defendants with overall outcome of safety to the community; (Medium proficiency) Possess effective interview skills with defendants; (Medium proficiency) Comprehend frequently used terms in correctional supervision and rehabilitation; (Medium proficiency) Understand basic treatment modalities and administer various substance abuse/mental health assessments; (Medium proficiency) Establish and maintain working relationships with community agencies for consultation, evaluation and case planning; and (Medium proficiency) Process and enter large volumes of data into various databases, interpret data and effectively use common software applications; query local, state and national databases. (Medium proficiency)
Track detainees booked into jail via secondary query of Weld County data management system. Individually interview and assess adults booked into the Weld County Jail to determine their pretrial release suitability, likelihood of committing new criminal offenses and/or likelihood of appearance to all future court hearings. Utilize complex computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary. Utilize county, judicial, state and national law enforcement databases to obtain criminal history information about detainees. Summarize data in preparation of standardized reports for various judicial officials. Compile and verify information, citing all contacts, and prepare detailed reports of detainees' status. Obtain and record detainees' place of residence, family ties, employment, prior criminal convictions, status of any pending cases/sentences, drug, alcohol and/or mental health concerns and amend files to reflect changes as appropriate. Furnish this information to the Court and judicial officials. Information presented helps to directly determine the release or continued incarceration of defendants. Review with and furnish information to detainees on reporting instructions for next court date and/or for pretrial supervision. Prepare written reports to various judicial officers on the pre/post advisement release of detainees. Assist and as scheduled, personally attend detainees first court appearance advisement hearings. Provide oral input based on expertise and observations, as appropriate. Inform detainees of hearing process. Document and report outcomes for Courts and the department. Input outcomes in Pretrial Services database. Notify and/or inform a variety of agencies and individuals regarding detainees' status, to include the Sheriff's Office, Probation/Parole Officers, police, victims, defendants' families, other Pretrial Services agencies and other judicial jurisdictions. Respond to inquiries made of agencies on the status of detainees and their bond conditions, electronic monitoring or community treatment participation. Respond to myriad of citizen, county, court and law enforcement requests, on status and needs of def Pretrial Release Supervision - 50%
Interview defendants, prepare individual supervision plans, and explain the orders of the court and the requirements of their pretrial supervision. Collect and process applicable fees from defendants Maintain regular contact with defendants via telephone, in writing or in person, to monitor their activities and compliance with specific conditions ordered by the courts. Personally, appear in court to support submitted correspondence. Refer defendants to various community-based agencies for substance abuse testing, and required monitored sobriety/treatment services. If a condition of their pretrial release supervision, explain to defendants electronic monitoring equipment, describing the type/use of the equipment ordered; initiate referrals for electronic monitoring. Monitor compliance of defendants with electronic monitoring. Training, Meetings & Administrative Duties - 5%
Assist administrative support staff with preparing case files, answering phones, reception of defendants, providing cross training of other
departmental staff and backup coverage to other division personnel.
Required Qualifications Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in sociology, psychology, human services, corrections and/or social sciences or a related field. Experience Qualifications
1 year related experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Skills and Abilities
Analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines to defendants and formulate, dev lop supervision plans; (Medium proficiency) Use independent judgment and discretion in setting schedules, goals and ongoing supervision of persons under the care of the department; (Medium proficiency) Exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with defendants as well as with various county, court and other public officials with differing levels of authority and influence and the general public; (Medium proficiency) Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, county personnel, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community; (Medium proficiency) Apply individual and group problem-solving and decision-making processes to previously unknown situations; (Medium proficiency) Exercise organizational and analytical skills; (Medium proficiency) Establish and maintain complex electronic and tangible records and files; (Medium proficiency) Work harmoniously with defendants and/or other department and county personnel; (Medium proficiency) Demonstrate good investigative skills and process detailed information to assess risk and needs of defendants with overall outcome of safety to the community; (Medium proficiency) Possess effective interview skills with defendants; (Medium proficiency) Comprehend frequently used terms in correctional supervision and rehabilitation; (Medium proficiency) Understand basic treatment modalities and administer various substance abuse/mental health assessments; (Medium proficiency) Establish and maintain working relationships with community agencies for consultation, evaluation and case planning; and (Medium proficiency) Process and enter large volumes of data into various databases, interpret data and effectively use common software applications; query local, state and national databases. (Medium proficiency)