Investigative Services Manager

Montgomery County•14 West Fourth St, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position description sets out the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, details the knowledge, abilities, skills, licenses, certifications, education, and experience necessary to be successful in the role, and lists the equipment normally operated by, scope of supervision, and usual physical demands on the incumbent. The Investigative Services Manager serves in the Pretrial & Investigative Services Department and reports to the Director of Pretrial & Investigative Services. The Investigative Services Manager is responsible for providing support and assistance primarily in management and coordination of the Investigative Services Section. The Investigative Services Section is responsible for investigating and preparing reports on defendants in criminal cases before the court and for referring defendants to various services.

Requirements

Knowledge of management principles; counseling; investigations; case management; community resources; administrative functions; Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to pretrial services and presentence investigations; budget management; court system procedures and processes; criminal justice system; and strategic planning.
Ability to apply management principles to practical work situations; work independently; maintain good public relations as court representative; establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and job contacts; maintain confidential, sensitive information; exhibit good organizational skills.
Skill in oral and written communications; interviewing offenders and others; proofreading and editing reports; completing statistical reports; coaching and motivating staff; establishing a positive work environment; self-defense.
All court employees are expected to stay current in their areas of technical expertise; maintain attention to detail; exhibit good organizational skills; work effectively on own initiative and by cooperating with others; engage in active listening; speak and write clearly and concisely; demonstrate good manners, friendly demeanor, and professional behavior; uphold the policies, procedures, and practices of the court; maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information; and represent the court with honesty and integrity.
A bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or related field, and five years’ relevant experience in supervision of criminal offenders, including three years’ experience in staff management.

Nice To Haves

A valid state of Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license is preferred in order to carry out job-related essential functions.
Private insurance is required if private vehicle is employed for job-related functions.

Responsibilities

Oversees the operation of the Investigative Service Section by providing daily guidance and direction to the section supervisors.
Designs, prepares, reviews, and analyzes statistical data and information, monitors and evaluates trends, outcomes, and workloads, and, based on these observations, prepares reports and recommendations to improve the operation of the department and the court.
Prioritizes, delegates, schedules, and monitors work of direct support staff by providing guidance and training, approving leave requests to ensure adequate staff coverage, completing performance reviews, and initiating and participating in staff disciplinary hearings.
Provides occasional hands-on assistance and works occasional non-standard and weekend hours as required.
Travels to other court locations to support the needs of the court, department, and section.
Collaborates with the department director and other department managers, supervisors, and staff, in developing and documenting department strategies, policies, procedures, standards, and practices.
Acts on behalf of Director of Pretrial & Investigative Services as required.
Assists with the applications, audits, and performance reports for grant management.
Obtain and maintain Practitioner Certification through the Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS).
Participates in training opportunities, court activities, projects, and committees as requested or required.
Completes other duties and responsibilities as required and assigned.