Judicial Services Intern

Hays County • San Marcos, TX

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About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Hays County Pretrial Services Director, the intern assists staff with pretrial release determinations by collecting, maintaining, and reporting information according to prescribed procedures and helping ensure defendants comply with pretrial release conditions. The position also performs administrative and office support duties, maintains confidentiality, and represents the County professionally in dealings with staff and the public. The listed essential functions are illustrative rather than comprehensive; other duties may be assigned, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Currently attending a college or university to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Valid Texas Class C driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure defendants released by the court pending adjudication of their charges timely execute pretrial supervision contracts and other required documents.
• Maintain documentation generated, acquired, or compiled in connection with pretrial service policies according to prescribed procedures.
• Monitor and track defendants’ compliance with all pretrial release conditions and assist Pretrial staff with compliance efforts, including conditions such as remaining within a designated geographic area and refraining from contact with an alleged victim.
• Administer the case management software and ensure its information is accurate and up to date.
• Maintain strict confidentiality according to department procedures.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, and contractual requirements concerning the acquisition and dissemination of criminal history information.
• Enter invoices for pretrial services expenditures.
• Maintain fee schedules and ledgers relating to fees collected from defendants.
• Instruct defendants on submitting payments and applications for fee exemptions due to hardship.
• Perform general office support duties.
• Represent the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in relations with staff and the public.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED