Pretrial Case Manager

Jefferson County CO•Golden, CO

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

In this position you will provide the supervision, monitoring, and resources to help adult defendants on bond successfully navigate the pretrial process. The Pretrial Case Manager is responsible for managing a caseload of adult defendants who have been released from jail on bond until final disposition of the case and monitoring the defendants' compliance with specific conditions of their release, as ordered by the courts. This role is also responsible for interviewing new defendants released on bond; preparing a supervision plan, maintaining regular contact with defendants to ensure appearance at scheduled court hearings and compliance with their supervision plans. This full-time, standard position is hybrid. This job is provided with a schedule revolving around our 4-day work week in service of Jefferson County Courts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, social sciences or related field
One (1) year of work-related experience
Managing multiple projects or priorities
Customer service – assisting people during a vulnerable time.
Working one on one with customers or clients
Data entry
Case management
Documentation for compliance purposes
Knowledge of local, State, and Federal guidelines, rules, and statutes
Interviewing or investigation
Position within the criminal justice field
High level of integrity, patience, compassion, and empathy
Customer centric with a passion to see individuals succeed
Thrive in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
Maintain a positive attitude.
Flexible and adaptable to change
Being an innovative thinker who can produce a variety of solutions
Strong sense of self-motivation and a personal commitment to high performance
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain requirements and document detailed case notes
Strong organization with ability to manage multiple cases and priorities
Comfortable with technology including the ability to navigate databases, accurately enter data, and type case notes and documentation

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking, but not necessary
Previous pretrial case management experience

Responsibilities

Maintaining regular contact with defendants via telephone, in writing or in person, to monitor their activities and compliance with specific conditions ordered by the courts.
Interviewing defendants, preparing individual supervision plans, and explaining the orders of the court and the requirements of their pretrial supervision.
Collecting and processing pretrial supervision fees from defendants.
Explaining to defendants about electronic monitoring equipment, describing the type/use of the equipment ordered.
Obtaining personal information specific to defendants ordered to electronic monitoring.
Explaining cost, curfews and reporting requirements.
Referring defendants to various community-based agencies for supportive services, substance use testing, and required monitored sobriety/treatment services.
Utilizing multiple electronic information systems, enter store and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary.
Deciding what other individuals, agencies courts, and/or attorneys need to be notified of any changes of a defendant’s pretrial supervision.
Deciding appropriateness of defendant travel and restrictions necessary.
Working directly with fugitive partnership group to locate otherwise missing defendants.
Initiating court proceedings to modify/revoke bond release for defendant’s failure to comply with conditions of bond.
Personally appear in court to defend/respond as needed.
Collecting pertinent information regarding any changes made by the court of a defendant's bond.
Place pretrial holds with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on certain defendants to allow time to collect alleged victim information and make referrals to approved agencies for electronic monitoring services.
Reviewing, analyzing, monitoring reports from community-based agencies; evaluate use of intermediate sanctions to ensure defendant's compliance.
Serve as a rotating case manager for GPS‑monitored cases, including responding to alerts and telephone messages regarding electronic monitoring equipment issues and/or possible defendant travel violations during normal business hours.
Respond to the electronic monitoring agency as needed, as well as requests from crime victims, law enforcement, and others regarding defendant‑related concerns.
Independently determine whether defendants must report for an immediate equipment check.
Assess potential danger to alleged victims and contact victims or law enforcement when appropriate.
Performing routine research and compiling data for special projects or reports, as assigned, ensuring completion by specified deadlines and in accordance with outlined goals and objectives.
Serving mandatory protection orders, as requested by the courts.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.