Pre-Trial Release Officer (Part-Time)

Bannock County•Pocatello, ID

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Trial Release Officer performs administrative and clerical duties supporting the Pre-Trial Release program, including applying Public Safety Assessment standards and meeting additional Court requirements. The role supervises defendants released on pretrial supervision and performs related work as required. The employee works under the supervision of the Adult Probation & Pretrial Director. Duties are primarily performed in a public office building. The officer gathers and reports defendants’ criminal history for arraignment, enters information into the Public Safety Assessment application, attends court sessions, enrolls eligible defendants in the program, and manages an assigned caseload. The position maintains participant files and compliance records, prepares affidavits of noncompliance and court-ordered warrants, tracks charges and no-contact orders, and supervises release conditions, including testing when ordered. The officer also maintains program records and databases, responds to inquiries, and follows County and Department policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and safety practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two to three years of court-related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training providing the knowledge and abilities needed for the work.
Idaho driver’s license.
Knowledge of court and related legal procedures, processes, and terminology; Public Safety Assessment and its implementation; applicable laws, statutes, codes, and Court and Department policies and procedures; customer service methods; office procedures; file and information management; standard office equipment and job-related software; specialized drug and alcohol testing equipment and applicable procedures; and English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions; maintain records and files; communicate and work with program participants, attorneys, and court personnel, including under stressful and adversarial conditions; apply policies and procedures governing pretrial release, probation, and substance abuse evaluation; and handle stressful situations calmly, fairly, and tactfully.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and a personal computer; perform basic mathematical calculations; establish effective working relationships; work independently; use logical and creative thought to develop solutions; manage multiple tasks and interruptions; meet deadlines and prioritize work; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and maintain program confidentiality.
Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to hear and understand verbal instructions, communicate in person and by telephone, read and prepare written and text documents, operate office equipment and a motor vehicle, and sit and work at a keyboard for extended periods in an office environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced business office or secretarial coursework.
Bachelor’s degree in social work, law enforcement, or a related field.
Notary Public certification.

Responsibilities

Compile and report criminal history on defendants being arraigned, using appropriate computer programs, NCIC reports, communication with probation officers and other departments, and available out-of-county or felony information; enter information into the Public Safety Assessment application for the Court’s review in in-custody arraignments.
Attend daily court sessions to answer judges’ questions about defendants’ histories and enroll new clients in the pretrial release program according to Public Safety Assessment standards and Court requirements.
Maintain a caseload of defendants ordered into the pretrial release program and explain program and individual requirements to them.
Open and maintain participant files, including records of required call-ins and other compliance requirements.
Enroll defendants who opt in for court-date reminders through the text notification system.
Prepare affidavits of noncompliance and prepare warrants as ordered by the Court.
Maintain records, digital files, logs, databases, documents, and correspondence, and file reports in the Odyssey supervision program.
Enter data to track pretrial release clients in the appropriate Odyssey supervision program fields.
Track new charges involving clients and notify judges issuing warrants as directed.
Monitor Bannock County no-contact orders, including data entry and follow-up.
Supervise defendants on pretrial release, including drug and alcohol testing when ordered, monitoring check-ins, providing court-date reminders, and monitoring other release conditions.
Perform random drug and blood alcohol tests as needed.
Answer telephone and other inquiries, provide information, route calls, and distribute mail.
Maintain Department and program confidentiality; prepare and maintain records, reports, logs, and statistical data.
Perform work in accordance with County and Department policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Assist other Department personnel as necessary and perform other related duties as required.