Alternative Sentencing Programs Specialist

County of Monterey, CA; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Monterey, CA seeks a Sheriff's Work Alternative Specialist to evaluate and place participants in the Sheriff’s Work Alternative Sentencing Program within the Corrections Operations Bureau. Responsibilities include processing records, scheduling placements, and ensuring program compliance.

Education requires two years of college coursework; experience in clerical/technical roles with interpretation of rules is valued. Background checks and driving requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Education: Two years of college coursework in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Two years of clerical or technical work in criminal or institutional settings with independent interpretation of rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform booking and recordkeeping activities, including photographing, fingerprinting, and work site assignments.
• Enter and retrieve information using multiple criminal justice information systems and databases.
• Create, maintain and monitor files to ensure enrollment completion and notify stakeholders of outcomes.
• Schedule and screen participants for local placement, and prepare referrals for transfers as needed.
• Review sentencing orders, determine work site eligibility, and coordinate participant enrollment.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Records management

Communication

Confidentiality

Court testimony

Education

Two years college

Job description

County of Monterey, CA seeks a Sheriff's Work Alternative Specialist to evaluate and place participants in the Sheriff’s Work Alternative Sentencing Program within the Corrections Operations Bureau. Responsibilities include processing records, scheduling placements, and ensuring program compliance.

Education requires two years of college coursework; experience in clerical/technical roles with interpretation of rules is valued. Background checks and driving requirements apply.