Caseworker II - Pretrial Services (Night Shift)

Sarasota County Government • Denver, CO

15d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

If selected, you will be responsible for conducting pretrial investigations, managing cases, and providing counseling and social service referrals within Sarasota County’s Pretrial Services Program. A few of your daily responsibilities include: Interview defendants and victims; verify information and assess eligibility for specialty courts. Conduct mental health and substance abuse assessments. Prepare reports and affidavits for judges and court proceedings. Research and compile criminal history records from local, state, and national systems. Maintain accurate case files, records, and productivity reports. Prepare and review contracts, warrants, and case management documentation. Attend court hearings, advise defendants on release conditions, and support specialty court programs; serve as Clerk during weekend hearings. Contribute to special projects, data tracking, and program reporting for the judiciary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, counseling, social work, psychology, sociology, or behavior science (or a related field) from an accredited college or university. OR: 4(+) years of progressively responsible related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education.
• Must have (or be willing to obtain) certification by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) as a Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center (FCIC/NCIC) operator within 6 months of appointment.
• Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of interviewing, screening, investigative, and fact-gathering techniques, with the ability to observe, assess, and document behavioral events accurately.
• Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and case records, with strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and present information professionally in courtroom settings.
• Ability to build strong working relationships, foster teamwork, interact respectfully with diverse populations, and exercise sound judgment in challenging or emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Interview defendants and victims; verify information and assess eligibility for specialty courts.
• Conduct mental health and substance abuse assessments.
• Prepare reports and affidavits for judges and court proceedings.
• Research and compile criminal history records from local, state, and national systems.
• Maintain accurate case files, records, and productivity reports.
• Prepare and review contracts, warrants, and case management documentation.
• Attend court hearings, advise defendants on release conditions, and support specialty court programs; serve as Clerk during weekend hearings.
• Contribute to special projects, data tracking, and program reporting for the judiciary.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
• Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level