APO Technician

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

Job summary

Bell County in Belton, Texas seeks a qualified individual to join our team. Responsibilities include supervising defendants, reviewing payment delinquencies, preparing letters, and coordinating reporting with local law enforcement and courts.

A high school diploma or Associate degree in social services or related field is preferred; a valid driver’s license is required. The position offers a hourly pay range of $19.20–$24.96 and travel on a limited basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in social services, counseling, criminal justice, or related field preferred.
• Two years’ experience with interviewing and report writing desired.
• Ability to interview and counsel; diplomacy and tact required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Post mail to chronological order and prepare letters answering defendant queries.
• Hold initial interviews with new defendants to explain supervision terms and obligations.
• Handle telephone queries from defendants and supervision officers.
• Review delinquencies and write letters to defendants.
• Prepare travel permits and intra-state transmittal letters and update records.
• Check records on monthly dismissals and forward correspondence to defendants and counties.
• Follow up on DWI classes, Life Skills, and Community Service Restitution.
• Prepare dismissal cases and cases for transfer to satellite offices.
• Request offense reports from local police and Department of Public Safety.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Interviewing

Report writing

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in social services or related field

Two years’ interview/report writing experience

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.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS:

General office equipment and computer.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

General office equipment and computer.

WORK PERFORMED:

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

EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate 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

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