Job Posting for Court Services Specialist at Adams County
What Success Looks Like In This Job
Mission:
To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally
Vision:
To provide a trusted and respected service to our community through strong leadership, professionalism, and innovation.
Values:
Dependability, Collaboration, Compassion, Unity
This position is posted until filled.
Position Summary:
This position is assigned to the Adams County Detention Facility.
Under general supervision, performs a variety of criminal justice and corrections tasks throughout the following 5 units (employees are typically trained in one area before moving onto tasks in another unit):
Examples of Duties for Success
Supervised Release Program
Supervises defendants charged with felonies; misdemeanors, traffic or petty offenses that are placed in a Court Services program while in custody and when released pending court deposition
Closely monitors and report the compliance or non-compliance of defendants and substance abuse testing through urinalysis
Records and evaluates clients/inmates progress on court-approved programs, and prepare compliance and noncompliance reports
Schedules and conducts office visit with client on programs *Monitor clients on GPS as a condition of bond
Pretrial Supervision
Interviews incoming inmate and verify personal information for bond purposes
Provides background information, criminal history, and recommendations to the court, district attorney, and defense attorney for advice concerning bond
Conducts Watch Commander releases
Issues Mandatory Protection Orders
Attends Advisal Court
Determines if new arrests need to go to IH court advisal
Types Colorado Pre-Trial Assessment Tool (CPAT) for judicial processes
Prepares Court Dockets
Classifications
Writes disciplinary records of current population and inmate status
Prepares serve and complete disciplinary sanction and complete tracking log
Manages and coordinates housing assignments
Interviews newly arrested inmates for appropriate housing assignment
Maintains accurate records of current population and inmate status
Inmate Workers/Work Release
Develops and maintains work rosters
Assigns inmate labor jobs according to risk, for inmates confined to Detention Facility conducting field site checks
Reviews, verifies, and approves client/inmate to work release, inmate worker programs
Time Computation and State Offenders
Tracks county, community, and state inmates; Computes release dates
Collects buccal swab genetic testing from inmates in accordance with state law, to include collecting, sealing, and sending to Colorado Bureau of Investigations for testing
Completes electronic mittimus acceptance and transport orders on Department of Corrections inmates
Places detainers with other facilities via teletype and fax
Computes and verifies for accuracy release dates for inmate sentences from court mittimus
Records and prepares daily statistics for Department of Corrections Backlog, Parole Violators, Community Placement and Community Corrections, relating to inmate status
All Court Services Employees:
Responsible for interviewing detainees to obtain detailed information, verifying alleged offenses committed by detainees, communicating with various agencies and officials as well as family, friends, and employers of detainees
Utilizes law enforcement databases; prepare a variety of related documents to include establishing and maintaining files
Serves as an officer of the court in various hearings and is required to testify in court*
Has extensive contact with Judicial and law enforcement officials, Public Defenders, Private Attorneys, Parole Officers, the general public, defendants under supervision and incarcerated individuals as required
Work requires general clerical tasks, extensive computer entry into local and state systems
Data entry- input charges and sentence information into computer database
Verbally communicate information to various agencies to include but not limited to Judicial and Law Enforcement officials, inmates, defendants, clients, and the general public
Research and track the location of Adams County sentenced inmates who are in other facilities or programs
Must retain certification for CCIC/NCIC computer system to obtain criminal history and warrant informant on inmates
Provide victim notification when client/inmate is placed on certain programs
Must be able to work various shifts including, days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Reliable, predictable attendance
Qualifications for Success
Minimum 21 years of age
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree or vocational technical training in criminal justice, criminology, corrections, social services, or related field or two years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities
Experience in interviewing techniques, procedures and ability to verify information received
Familiar with the operation of a personal computer and software applications to perform word processing, database, and spreadsheet projects
Type 30 wpm with accuracy
Ability to obtain and maintain a Level J certification in NCIC/CCIC computer system
Knowledge of criminal justice and corrections duties related to pretrial services classifications, and sentencing
More Qualifications for Success
Knowledge of criminal justice and corrections duties related to Pretrial Services, Classifications, and offender sentencing
Be familiar with the operation of a personal computer and software application to perform word processing, database, and spreadsheet projects
Ability to obtain and maintain a Level J certification in the NCIC/CCIC computer system
Be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Knowledge of Federal, State laws and statutes applicable to various aspects of the job including corrections, criminal justice system and law enforcement
Applicant must be able to efficiently multi-task, have strong organized skills, and demonstrate proficiency in time-management
Experience in interviewing techniques, procedures, and ability to verify information received
Comfortable with one-on-one contact with inmates while conducting interviews, performing case management duties, and collecting genetic testing samples.
Applicants must be available to work rotating day shift, swing shift, nights, holidays, and overtime.
Other Information This position will require successfully passing the following: Pre-screening of minimum qualifications Skills test Oral Interview Extensive Background Check Job Suitability Exam Integrity Interview Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)
If a conditional offer is given, you will be asked to: Schedule a Medical and Drug Screening Depending on the position, a psychological exam may also be scheduled Our process takes approximately 45 days from the start of the background process.
Academy Cadet and Certified positions may include other components, such as a physical agility test.
SPECIAL NOTE: For all applicants, this is a reminder of the original job posting where it stated: "Applicants may be excluded from further consideration at any point in the hiring process. By Sheriff's Office policy, the reasons why an applicant is not selected for hire will not be discussed with the applicant. There is no flexibility with this policy. If an applicant receives notice of elimination from the hiring process, it simply means the applicant's qualifications do not fit the Office's needs at this time. This determination does not preclude the applicant from applying to other agencies."
Adams County is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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