Criminal Justice Coordination - Cjc Court Liaison

County of El Paso•Tx 79901, TX

About The Position

The CJC Court Liaison provides support services to ensure compliance with conditions of release. The position supports public safety, court appearance, and efficient use of the jail pretrial process. It regularly involves court appearances and presentations to judges regarding defendant supervision performance, personal recognizance bonds, and other court-related matters. The liaison identifies, screens, interviews, and verifies information provided by defendants; processes defendants for release; and prepares bond release forms for court approval. As assigned, the liaison conducts pre-release interviews and screens individuals who may need pretrial supervision, qualify for a personal recognizance bond, or require conditions added to a surety bond. The role may also involve reviewing jail population reports, contacting defendants about court dates, and documenting and tracking relevant information. This position is subject to a 24/7 work schedule, irregular hours including weekends, and travel to court and other locations with little or no notice. County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train for or perform emergency services as directed. The role is non-supervisory and reports to the Criminal Justice Coordination Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus six months of criminal justice experience and six months of customer service experience with good interviewing skills; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Must have or obtain by the date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to El Paso County.
A personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date to access the County's network and systems.
Knowledge of court processes and procedures, legal terminology, effective customer service, English usage and grammar, interpersonal communication techniques, and modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment, including Windows and Microsoft products.
Ability to learn the assigned department's organization, procedures, and operations; prepare and maintain records and reports; verify and cross-check files and data; follow oral and written directions; maintain appropriate courtroom demeanor; and establish cooperative working relationships.
Ability to manage time, use a personal computer with standard office software and general office equipment, and maintain filing systems.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance, work effectively in a team, interact courteously and respectfully with employees and customers, maintain strict confidentiality, support County departments and organizations, and uphold the County's commitment to customer service excellence.
Must be able to work a 24/7 schedule, irregular hours including weekends, and travel to court and other locations with little or no notice.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English-Spanish ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Appear regularly in court and present information to judges regarding defendant supervision performance, personal recognizance bonds, or other court-related matters.
Identify, screen, interview, and verify information provided by defendants and process defendants for release.
Prepare bond release forms for approval by the courts.
Conduct pre-release interviews and screen individuals in need of pretrial supervision, who may qualify for a personal recognizance bond, or who require conditions added to surety bonds, as assigned.
Review daily jail population reports to determine which inmates may qualify for release on personal bond, as assigned.
Contact defendants about court dates by phone, in person, or other electronic means, and document and track relevant data, as assigned.
Travel to and from court and undertake other collateral travel with little or no notice, as assigned.
Maintain honesty, integrity, and ethics; comply with county and department policies and applicable laws; and remain arrest-free.
Contribute to a positive team atmosphere, participate in team-building activities, and maintain positive working relationships.
Attend and participate in meetings, training, orientations, and information sessions; stay informed about trends and innovations in the field.
Substitute for the immediate supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences when assigned, performing delegated duties to maintain normal operations.
Provide excellent customer service and contribute to a high-quality work culture through training and mentoring, including safety-related training.
Perform other duties as assigned.
During a proclaimed emergency, train for emergency response and/or perform emergency services as directed by a supervisor.