Bonding Specialist-Sheriff's Office

Fort Bend County; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Texas retirement system participation

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Bonding Specialist to act as liaison between the Sheriff’s Office, bonding companies, the public, and inmate families. The role includes preparing magistrate documents for court judges, logging bonds and court records, and notarizing documents as required.

You will gather information from booking and courthouse systems to ensure proper release or transfer of incarcerated persons, and may assist in emergency management tasks during local disasters.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 1 year related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Quicken; strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with the public, staff and officials.
• Flexible schedule including overtime, shift work, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and public relations between the Sheriff’s Office and the community.
• Serve as intermediary between bonding companies, the public and inmate families.
• Prepare magistrate documents for County and District Court Judges.
• Log, record and file bonds, court documents and financial transactions.
• Process and record court documents/dispositions from multiple courts under timelines.
• Notarize documents for department and external agencies as needed.
• Gather information from booking, courthouse, and other agencies for release or transfer of incarcerated persons.
• Participate in emergency management activities during local disasters as directed.

Skills

MS Office

Quicken

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Notary Public

Driver's license

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bonding Specialist

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.

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.

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the “quality of life” that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call “home”. Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community.