Bonding Specialist-Sheriff's Office

Fort Bend; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office in Richmond, TX is seeking a Bonding Specialist to provide information and public relations between the Sheriff’s Office and the community. The role serves as intermediary between bonding companies, the public, and inmate families, and handles magistrate documents for various courts.

Responsibilities include logging bonds, processing court documents and financial transactions, notarizing documents as needed, and compiling information from multiple sources to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1 year job related experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook), Quicken skills; good verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials.
• Flexible schedule including overtime, shift work, weekends and/or holidays is required. Must become a Notary Public of Texas.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident required.
• Must have Valid Texas Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Provides information and public relations between the Sheriff’s Office and the community.
• Serves as intermediary between bonding companies, the public and inmate families.
• Prepare magistrate documents for County and District Court Judges.
• Logs, records and files bonds, court documents and financial transactions.
• Accurately processes, maintains and records court documents/dispositions, received from Federal, District, County, Attorney General, Municipal and Justice of the Peace courts as mandated by the law under strict timelines
• Notarize documents for dept. and outside agencies as needed.
• Gather information from booking, courthouse, electronic submissions, and other agencies to prepare and process the proper and timely release or transfer of incarcerated persons.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Quicken

Job description

## Bonding Specialist-Sheriff's OfficeApplylocations: Richmond, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR1491-08-26**Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers):** Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources.Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!Bonding Specialist* Provides information and public relations between the Sheriff’s Office and the community.* Serves as intermediary between bonding companies, the public and inmate families.* Prepare magistrate documents for County and District Court Judges.* Logs, records and files bonds, court documents and financial transactions.* Accurately processes, maintains and records court documents/dispositions, received from Federal, District, County, Attorney General, Municipal and Justice of the Peace courts as mandated by the law under strict timelines* Notarize documents for dept. and outside agencies as needed.* Gather information from booking, courthouse, electronic submissions, and other agencies to prepare and process the proper and timely release or transfer of incarcerated persons.* Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:* High School Diploma/GED* 1 year job related experience.* Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook), Quicken skills; good verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials.* Flexible schedule including overtime, shift work, weekends and/or holidays is required. Must become a Notary Public of Texas* U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident required.* Must have Valid Texas Driver's License**\*\*\*IMPORTANT – TESTING REQUIREMENT (PLEASE READ)****All applicants must schedule and complete the Nelson-Denny Reading Test prior to moving forward in the hiring process.** **Applicants MUST contact the Sheriff’s Office Human Resources to schedule the test before proceeding.** Do **not** wait until later in the process.**\*\*How to Schedule Your Test\*\***Contact the **Sheriff’s Office** **Human Resources** directly **Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm****\*Nelson Denny Test – Call to schedule:****(Penni Fields) 281-238-1586 or****(J.R. Galvan) 281-238-1587.****Nelson Denny Test: 35 Minutes**\*\*\***Location (Gus George Academy Building):****Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office****Human Resources****1521 Eugene Heimann Circle, Suite 144****Richmond, Texas 77469****SALARY RANGE:** $20.00 per hour**CLOSING DATE:** Upon filling position**All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.** Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply *Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.*