APO Technician

Bell County, Texas; Belton (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell County, Texas is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support defendant supervision. The role involves interviewing defendants, explaining supervision terms, handling inquiries, and preparing case-related letters and reports.

Travel is required on a limited basis, and a valid driver's license is required. Compensation ranges from $19.20 to $24.96 per hour, with responsibilities spanning case preparation and coordination with local agencies.

Qualifications

• Associates of Arts degree or two years’ experience with demonstrated ability to interview and write reports.
• Knowledge of interviewing and counseling procedures and practices.
• Ability to work with people; diplomacy and tact; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Post mail received to chronological, prepare letters in answer to defendant queries.
• Hold initial interview(s) with new defendant(s) to insure understanding of supervision terms.
• Handle telephone queries from defendants and supervision officers.
• Review cases with delinquencies and compose letters to defendants.
• Prepare travel permits and intra-state transmittal letters and updates.
• Check records on monthly dismissals and forward correspondence.
• Follow-up on DWI classes, Life Skills classes and Community Service Restitution.
• Prepare cases for dismissal.
• Prepare cases for transfer to satellite offices.
• Request offense reports from police departments and DPS.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Interviewing

Report writing

Counseling

Education

Associate of Arts degree

Two years’ experience interviewing and writing reports

Job description

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

Job Description: EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS: General office equipment and computer. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: General office equipment and computer.

WORK PERFORMED:

1. 1. Post mail received to chronological, prepare letters in answer to defendant queries.
2. 2. Hold initial interview(s) with new defendant(s) to insure their understanding of the terms of supervision, their responsibilities and financial obligations of supervision and the consequences of non-compliance.
3. 3. Handle telephone queries from defendants and supervision officers handling courtesy supervision.
4. 4. Review cases where payment delinquencies are present and compose letters to those defendants.
5. 5. Prepare travel permits and/or intra-state transmittal letters and all appropriate computer updates.
6. 6. Check records on monthly dismissals, forward correspondence accordingly to defendants and supervising counties.
7. 7. Follow-up on DWI classes, Life Skills classes and Community Service Restitution completions.
8. 8. Prepare cases for dismissal.
9. 9. Prepare cases for transfer to satellite offices.
10. 10. Request offense reports from local police departments and Department of Public Safety.
11. 11. Perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED:

An Associates of Arts degree or equivalent in social services, counseling, criminal justice or a related field or two years’ experience with demonstrated ability to interview and write reports is desired. The individual should possess a thorough knowledge of interviewing and counseling procedures and practices. Other specialized job requirements include the ability to work with people. Diplomacy and tact are necessary. A valid driver’s license is required.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Yes / limited basis.

INTERVIEW PLACE & TIME:

To be determined by the Director.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.

Additional Qualifications:

Proposed Compensation: $19.20 - $24.96

Additional Recruiting Instruction:

Bell County reserves the right to close or extend any job posting at any time, regardless of the posted closing date.

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton.

Mission Statement.

The government of Bell County, Texas exists to promote and sustain a superior quality of life in Central Texas. In partnership with our communities and citizens, we pledge to deliver cost-effective services in a personal, responsive, and innovative manner .

The Government of Bell County Values:

• Public Safety for all citizens
• Responsibility and accountability
• People as our most important resource
• Achievement of positive solutions to every problem
• Positive liaisons with local government organizations
• A county that is renowned for its beauty and cleanliness
• Taking pride and achieving the highest quality in all we do
• An open, accessible government, where citizen involvement is vital
• Fairness, integrity, and trust as essential qualities of ethical governance
• Encouragement of progressive thinking through employee involvement and teamwork
• Citizens as customers, deserving the highest quality of services delivered by a local government.

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