Judicial Services Officer I

Hays County•San Marcos, TX

About The Position

Assists the court with pretrial release determinations, manages a caseload by collecting, maintaining, and reporting information by prescribed procedures, and ensuring defendants’ compliance with all pretrial release conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or a related field.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience (preferred) in court services, law enforcement, social services, counseling, case management, or a related lot; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid Texas Class C driver’s license.
NCIC/NCJIS clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English to Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Acquires and maintains criminal history information and other information relating to defendants’ pretrial risk of non-appearance to court and danger to community.
Verifies the accuracy of such information, including the defendant’s residence and employment history without limitation.
Provides oral and written reports concerning defendants’ pretrial risk of non-appearance and danger to community and recommends the pretrial release and any special conditions of release.
Testifies in court as necessary.
Ensures that defendants released by the court pending adjudication of their charges timely execute pretrial supervision contracts and other required documents.
Ensures that all documentation generated, acquired, or complied in connection with the pretrial service policies is maintained by prescribed procedures.
Monitors, track’s and assists the court with ensuring defendants’ compliance with all conditions of pretrial release, which may include, drug/alcohol testing, monitors compliance with substance abuse/mental health evaluations, and collects court ordered fees.
Provides timely reporting of defendant's non-compliance with such conditions to the court.
Administers drug and alcohol testing of defendants; and maintains an inventory of appropriate testing equipment and ensures testing accords with the Court’s order and applicable law.
Utilizes case management software ensuring the information is accurate and up to date.
Prepares periodic reports with case statistics and other information for the courts.
Maintains strict confidentiality by department procedures.
Follows all applicable laws, regulations, and contractual requirements concerning acquiring and disseminating criminal history information.
Enters court ordered pretrial supervision fees into the case management system.
Maintains fee schedules relating to fees collected from defendants.
Instructs defendants regarding submitting payments and applications for fee exemption due to hardship.
Refers defendants to appropriate agencies for assistance/services as needed and monitors defendant’s participation.
Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public.
Demonstrates the ability to make release and detention recommendations without supervision but follows the Court recommendations.
Performs other duties as required