Pre-Trial Release Officer (Part-Time)

Bannock County•Pocatello, ID

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs administrative and clerical duties supporting the Pre-Trial Release program, including applying Public Safety Assessment standards and complying with additional Court requirements. The position supervises defendants released on pretrial supervision and performs related work as required. Work is performed under the supervision of the Adult Probation & Pretrial Director, primarily in a public office building. The officer compiles criminal-history information for daily arraignments, supports the Court during hearings, enrolls eligible defendants in the program, and maintains participant caseloads, files, and compliance records. Duties also include preparing affidavits and warrants as directed, entering and tracking information in the Odyssey supervision program, monitoring release conditions and no-contact orders, and conducting drug and alcohol testing when required. The role handles inquiries and correspondence, maintains confidentiality, and follows County and Department policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two to three years of court-related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge and abilities.
Idaho driver's license.
Knowledge of court and related legal procedures, processes, and terminology; Public Safety Assessment and its implementation; applicable laws, codes, and Court and Department policies and procedures; customer service; office procedures; file and information management; standard office equipment and job-related software; drug and alcohol testing equipment; 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 in stressful or adversarial conditions; apply relevant policies and procedures; cope calmly, fairly, and tactfully with stressful situations; operate office equipment and computer applications; perform basic calculations; establish effective working relationships; work independently; develop solutions; manage multiple tasks and interruptions; meet deadlines and priorities; communicate effectively; and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Compile and report criminal-history information on defendants for daily arraignments, using relevant computer programs, NCIC reports, communications, and available records; enter information into the Public Safety Assessment application for in-custody arraignments.
Attend daily court sessions to answer judges’ questions about defendant histories and enroll clients in pretrial release according to assessment standards and Court requirements.
Maintain a caseload of defendants ordered into pretrial release and explain program and individual requirements.
Open and maintain participant files, including call-in and compliance records.
Enroll participants who opt in for court-date reminders through the text notification system.
Prepare affidavits of noncompliance and warrants as ordered by the Court.
Maintain records, digital files, logs, databases, documents, and correspondence, and file reports in the Odyssey supervision program.
Enter and track pretrial release client information in the appropriate Odyssey 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 court-ordered drug and alcohol testing, check-in monitoring, court-date reminders, and other release conditions.
Perform random drug and blood alcohol tests as needed.
Answer telephone calls and other inquiries, provide information, route calls, and distribute mail.
Maintain Department and program confidentiality.
Maintain and prepare records, reports, logs, and statistical data.
Perform duties in accordance with County and Department policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Assist other Department personnel as necessary and perform related duties as required.