Criminal Justice Coordination - Assessment & Intake Officer

County of El Paso • Tx 79901, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assessment Intake Officer assists the El Paso County courts and relevant stakeholders in determining the public safety risk, flight risk and indecency status of defendants. The incumbent provides El Paso stakeholders with accurate and thorough information to enhance bond decisions. This role involves working 24/7 rotating shifts, including days, swings, and graves, and requires conducting pre-release interviews, criminal histories, risk assessments, and indigence eligibility assessments for qualified defendants. The position also requires working holidays and weekends as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field, and two (2) years of full-time experience in either casework or counseling with good interviewing skills.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.
• In order to access the County’s network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date.
• Knowledge of interviewing concepts, principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of modern office administration.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Knowledge of business management practices and principles, loan grant and housing financing, loan and mortgage procedures and credit evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of contract administration.
• Knowledge of public and private grant resources.
• Knowledge of PR bond requirements.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective customer service.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of training.
• Knowledge of English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Knowledge of techniques for effective interpersonal communications.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products.
• Knowledge of community services and resources for this target population.
• Knowledge of social work in a corrections agency.
• Knowledge of casework and counseling principles.
• Ability to learn the organization, procedures and operating of the County department to which assigned.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to learn various criminal records programs.
• Ability to effectively administer grant agreements.
• Ability to perform word processing and data entry.
• Ability to perform routine clerical work including maintenance of appropriate records and preparations of general reports.
• Ability to verify and cross check files and data.
• Ability to utilize judgment in adapting and applying existing guidelines.
• Ability to communicate in an orderly manner.
• Ability to make sound and well-founded decisions in an expeditious manner.
• Ability to understand and apply Agency policies in determining eligibility.
• Ability to defend self against danger when performing duties at all times.
• Mobility within an office and detention facility environment.
• Ability to visually identify clients.
• Ability to handle high levels of stress.
• Ability to rationally prioritize tasks and exercise independent judgment in making decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to initiate and maintain legible documentation on continual basis.
• Ability to plan and execute work both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to prioritize and manage several tasks.
• High degree of self-motivation.
• Understanding of report writing and statistics.
• Time management.
• Ability to operate personal computer using standard office operating software and general office equipment.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records.
• Ability to maintain filing systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Dependable.
• Ability to schedule, and train.
• Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Pass a Criminal Background Check.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
• Work well with others and participate fully in a team-oriented environment.
• Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times.
• Maintain and enhance the County’s commitment to customer service excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-release interviews, criminal histories, risk assessments, and indigence eligibility assessments for qualified defendants.
• Works holidays and weekends as assigned.
• Interviews individuals and collects information from collateral sources to determine eligibility.
• Completes interview forms and documents; enters information into county databases.
• Evaluates client eligibility for services and makes appropriate referrals.
• Completes all necessary paperwork, interviews and forwards them for consideration and implementation.
• Notifies appropriate stakeholders of status.
• Analyzes records, completes missing data, and updates reports.
• Completes detailed criminal history information and summarizes information for reports.
• Conducts technical document analysis under strict timeframes and completes accurate and thorough reports for the courts and relevant attorneys.
• Performs complex research with attention to detail to analyze and provide solutions for problems.
• Writes, types, or enters information into computers to prepare compilations of data, reports, correspondence, or other documents.
• Types, scans, enters records, proofreads and processes a variety of documents including general correspondence, reports, memos and statistical charts from rough draft, or verbal instruction.
• Maintains case files and records, ensuring they are current, accurate and complete prior to a scheduled date.
• Serves as a department representative to coordinate or confer with government officials or community groups on behalf of the client.
• Performs various clerical duties on a computer which may include data entry and processing.
• Enters data regarding information on the eligibility status of clients.
• Verifies data collected from individuals as a part of determining eligibility and recommendations.
• Post-release, may supervise those who are released with conditions of release on their bond.
• Coordinates services, monitors compliance with court orders, and recommends additional court action as necessary.
• Verifies compliance for mental health conditions, including making phone calls to various doctors or entities, confirming that the defendants are complying with conditions.
• Reviews daily jail population report to determine inmates who may qualify for release on personal bond.
• Identifies, screens, interviews and verifies information provided by defendants and processes defendants for release.
• Prepares bond release forms for approval by the courts.
• Analyzes the jail population, conducting daily reports, data entry and other related duties as assigned.
• Conducts other data entry and analysis as assigned.
• Coordinates with other departments or agencies to assure that assessment is successfully completed and any documentation properly managed.
• Conducts screening of defendants for mental health and issues referrals to sister agencies.
• Conducts risk and needs analysis and conducts a variety of assessments and/or provides drug alcohol screening.
• May make home visits of persons under supervision on unscheduled basis or when necessary.
• Coordinates clients’ participation in rehabilitative efforts and provides follow up.
• Collects urine samples from clients and administers breathalyzer tests, as necessary, in accordance with established department guidelines, and monitors electronic equipment of defendants.
• Works closely with Mexican Consulate in releasing Mexican nationals from the Detention Facility.
• Works in close collaboration with social agencies underlying client’s welfare.
• May assist in the development and improvement of department procedures.
• Substitutes, if assigned, for immediate supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations.
• Attends and participates in meetings, trainings, orientations and information sessions.
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field.
• Maintains a positive team atmosphere and works well with others.
• Participates in team building exercises and nurtures positive relationships with colleagues and coworkers.
• Maintains a high level of honesty, integrity and ethics both on and off duty, complying with all county and department policies.
• Remains arrest-free and complies with local, state and federal laws or ordinances.
• Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrates commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts.
• Creates a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Acts as on-call officer in detention facility on rotating basis.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule and more than 40 hours during the workweek.
• May assist in some limited supervision services as assigned, to include the collection or urine screens, breath analyzers, etc.
• May be assigned to assist in Electronic Monitoring services.
• Travels to and from court, home visits, and other collateral travel with little or no notice.
• As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.

Benefits

• Works 24/7 rotating shifts as scheduled, including days, swings and graves
• Works holidays and weekends as assigned
• May be required to work a flexible schedule and more than 40 hours during the workweek
• May assist in some limited supervision services as assigned, to include the collection or urine screens, breath analyzers, etc.
• May be assigned to assist in Electronic Monitoring services.
• Travels to and from court, home visits, and other collateral travel with little or no notice.
• As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor

What This Job Offers

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