Probation/Pretrial Officer II

Leon County Government•IDA - 501 Appleyard Dr. Tallahassee, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Leon County's Office of Intervention and Detention Alternatives (OIDA) is to provide information to the courts that supports judicial custody release decisions and to offer alternatives to incarceration for individuals accused of crimes and offenders. These alternatives aim to hold individuals accountable, improve their ability to live lawfully and productively in the community, enhance the overall administration of justice, and support community safety and well-being. This position requires shift work, including weekends and holidays, to support OIDA's services to the Leon County Criminal Justice System. These services include interviews, assessments, and releases at the Leon County Detention Facility, case management, and attending court hearings. The Job Description Questionnaire (JDQ) provides a more detailed description of the position. Neither the job description nor the JDQ constitutes an employment agreement and both are subject to change as the needs of the County and the requirements of the job evolve.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related degree.
Three years of experience.
Knowledge of the Florida criminal justice system, including Florida Statutes, reading and interpreting criminal court dockets and judicial orders.
Ability to interview arrestees in a detention facility setting.
Experience with case management procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and diplomatically in writing and verbally.
Ability to initiate and follow through on assignments with attention to detail and minimal direct supervision.
Ability to complete tasks in basic computer software (Word, Excel, Smartsheet, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise pre- and post-sentenced individuals assigned to the Office of Intervention and Detention Alternatives for compliance with all court-ordered conditions (substance testing, mental health and substance use disorder counseling, educational programs, etc.).
Conduct interviews and risk assessments of all arrestees booked into the Leon County Detention Facility to determine eligibility for release (non-monetary or monetary) prior to First Appearance, in accordance with the Administrative Order governing Pretrial Release through 24/7 shift rotations.
Provide complete and accurate criminal history record information (CHRI) based on local justice information systems, Department of Corrections, and FCIC/NCIC records to assist the courts in release decisions and conditions of release to enhance public safety.
Timely and accurate submission of court documents (Order to Show Cause, Violation of Probation Affidavits, Technical Violation Notifications, etc.) to notify the courts of non-compliance or completion of court-ordered conditions.
Assist pre- and post-sentence offenders with referrals to community partners for essential human services (housing, transportation, employment placement assistance) to aid in successful completion of community supervision and future involvement with the criminal justice system.
Notification of electronic monitoring (GPS location tracking and alcohol detection) through completed enrollment forms to the service provider to ensure activation and proper supervision of court-ordered conditions.
Respond to and resolve electronic monitoring (EM) violations escalated by the 24/7 service provider in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Provide assistance to Probation/Pretrial Officer I staff for guidance and compliance with standard operating procedures in all areas of operations (case management, intake, releases, electronic monitoring, etc.).
Serve as back-up to Probation/Pretrial Officers in the absence of an assigned partner.
Attend court hearings (First Appearances, Violation of Probation, etc.) to represent the department and provide current information regarding offender criminal history or compliance with court-ordered conditions based on case management records.
Accept and complete other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or director.
Follow chain of command.
Follow instructions and directions given at the time of assignment and/or standard office procedures.
All Leon County employees (regular full-time and part-time, OPS, and PRN) are required to work before, during, and after a Declared Local State of Emergency (DLSOE). Participation is considered a condition of employment.