0000006359.ALCOHOL MONITORING TECHNICIAN.PRETRIAL RELEASE

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

27d • $24 - $30

About The Position

The Alcohol Monitoring Technician monitors clients who are out on bond and placed by the courts in a court-ordered alcohol monitoring program. The role involves screening, interviewing, monitoring, and supervising defendants; documenting their activities through monitoring reports; verifying employment; maintaining regular contact; and ensuring compliance with all conditions of release.

The technician maintains client case files and monitoring documentation, communicates with courts about program adherence, and submits court documents concerning amendments, violations, discharges, and terminations. The position also monitors applicable devices, coordinates timely enrollment with County departments, and interfaces with diversion programs and community providers. The role may require visits to defendants or clients in secured facilities, where exposure to communicable diseases and lice is possible.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminology, Sociology, Business Management, Public Administration, or a job-related field of study.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Class C Texas driver’s license and have a good driving record.
• Must pass an extensive background investigation.
• Must pass mandatory pre-employment drug testing and be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular contact with clients released on bond and placed on alcohol-monitored supervision, and refer them to appropriate services as indicated or required by release conditions.
• Process monitoring documents for eligible clients and maintain a case file for each defendant or client, documenting a chronological record of activities.
• Communicate with courts about program adherence and timely submit necessary court documents concerning amendments, violations, and discharges or terminations.
• Prepare reports on compliance with release conditions for court consideration and refer clients to appropriate services as indicated or required.
• Engage and monitor the status of monitoring devices, such as interlock and home-monitoring devices, as applicable.
• Coordinate and interface with County departments, including County Criminal Courts, Judicial District Courts, the County Clerk, the District Clerk, and the Public Defender, to support timely program enrollment.
• Interface with existing diversion programs and community providers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree