Criminal Justice Specialist

Mecklenburg County•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Criminal Justice Services (CJS) is responsible for promoting improvements in the criminal justice system through interagency cooperation, coordination, and planning. It was formed in 2010 by the Mecklenburg County Manager's Office in response to findings from a Justice & Public Safety Task Force. Position Summary Provide the court system with public safety assessments in order to assist in setting bonds, adjusting bonds, and determining eligibility for release. This position, under general supervision, is responsible for attending court to assist judges and attorneys and assessing if specific criteria have been met for pretrial release from custody. This position will be located at 715 E 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202.

Requirements

Minimum two years of criminal justice or related professional experience.
Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related field of study.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
May require the ability to obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Operator's Permit
Must become DCI certified within six month
Must obtain NAPSA certification within one year
Knowledge of STATE computer applications: eWarrants, OMS, eCourts/Odyssey
Knowledge of Arrest Processing system
Completion of the public safety assessment (risk assessment instrument)
Attention to detail
Familiar with criminal justice terminology
Ability to convey information effectively
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probably consequences
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Experience with public safety assessment (risk assessment instrument)
Criminal Justice experience preferred
Experience with eWarrants, OMS, eCourts/Odyssey applications

Responsibilities

Provide customer service and answer inquiries from the public, user agencies, and criminal justice members
Utilize multiple databases to update and maintain defendant files
Review and prepare the public safety assessment packet and court docket for daily court appearances
Interview defendants, verify defendant information, and obtain release references to determine release recommendation
Initiate release of eligible defendants
Maintain accurate counts of detainees; maintains complete records and ensures that current information on detainees is entered into the records management system
Asses if arrestees are candidates for pretrial release through interviews, criminal history check, and the verification of information via community contacts