CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATION - SCF SUPERVISION OFFICER, INTERMEDIATE (GRANT-FUNDED)
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The Swift Certain Fair (SCF) Supervision Officer works with the Swift, Certain, Fair Dual Diagnosis grant providing Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) defendants with appropriate supervision, case management, and support services to ensure compliance with conditions of their release and the program.
Officers provide the El Paso County courts and relevant attorneys with accurate and timely information regarding a defendant’s performance while on bond and in the program.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of full-time experience in casework, counseling, or customer service with good interviewing skills.
- Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted.
Responsibilities
- Supervise those released on bonds and monitor compliance with court orders.
- Coordinate services and referrals; conduct assessments and drug/alcohol screening.
- Appear in court to report on defendant supervision and program performance.
- Maintain data records and communicate with social agencies and law enforcement.
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- Please note: This is a grant-funded position.*
- Please note: This is a grant-funded position.*
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, and two (2) years of full-time experience in casework, counseling, or customer service with good interviewing skills
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.
Must be National Association of Pretrial Service Agencies (NAPSA) Certified within three (3) months of hire.
Supports the department’s mission of enhancing public safety, court appearance and the efficient and effective use of the jail pretrial; Supervises those who are released with a personal recognizance bond or with conditions of release bond and is enrolled in the Swift, Certain, Fair program; Monitors compliance with court orders, coordinates services, and recommends additional court action as necessary; Makes necessary referrals and follow-up of persons released on personal bond or conditions of bond / release to include ensuring clients attend scheduled appointments and court dates; Reminds defendants of court dates by phone, in person or by other electronic means; documents and tracks relevant data; Conducts a variety of assessments and/or provides drug alcohol screening; schedules the collection of urine samples and administers breathalyzer tests, as necessary, in accordance with established department guidelines; Appears regularly in court and presents to judges regarding defendant supervision performance, PR bonds, or other court-related matters; Is responsible for verifying compliance for mental health, including making phone calls to various entities that will confirm the individual is complying with treatment; Coordinates clients’ participation in rehabilitative efforts and provides follow up; Monitors defendant compliance with alcohol monitoring devices; ensures prompt follow-up on violations of such devices in accordance with the SCF program parameters; Works in close collaboration with social agencies underlying client welfare; Assists as directed in the development and improvement of SCF grant program and procedures; Attends and participates in meetings, trainings, orientations, and information sessions; Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field; Maintains a high level of honesty, integrity, and ethics both on and off duty, complying with all county and department policies; remains arrest-free and complies with local, state, and federal laws or ordinances; Maintains a positive team atmosphere and works well with others; participates in team building exercises and nurtures positive relationships with colleagues and coworkers; Substitutes, if assigned, for immediate supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations; Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts, and Creates a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.
Performs other duties as assigned. Works weekends or evenings as scheduled. Travels to and from court and other collateral travel with little or no notice, as assigned. As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.
The Swift Certain Fair (SCF) Supervision Officer works with the Swift, Certain Fair Dual Diagnosis grant providing Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) defendants with appropriate supervision, case management, and support services to ensure compliance with conditions of their release and the program. Officers provide the El Paso County courts and relevant attorneys with accurate and timely information regarding a defendant’s performance while on bond and in the program.
Reports to: SCF Senior Supervision Officer
Directs: This is a non-supervisory position
Other: Has frequent contact with individuals who are criminally accused but who have not yet gone to trial, Mexican Consulate, local, state, and federal agencies social agencies, law enforcement agencies, general public, criminal courts and their staff and other county employees.
Knowledge of: Community services and resources for this target population; social work in a corrections agency; casework and counseling principles; PR bond requirements; the principles and practices of effective customer service; principles and practices of training; English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products.
Skill/Ability to: be able to defend self against danger when performing duties at all times have mobility within an office and detention facility environment; be able to visually identify clients; be able to handle high levels of stress; be able to rationally prioritize tasks and exercise independent judgment in making decisions and recommendations; be able to initiate and maintain legible documentation on continual basis; be able to plan and execute work both independently and as a team member; display an ability to prioritize and manage several tasks; display a high degree of self-motivation; understand report writing and statistics; time management; operate personal computer using standard office operating software and general office equipment; prepare and maintain records; maintain filing systems; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; be dependable; schedule, and train; to deal with the public courteously and effectively; establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work; Pass a Criminal Background Check; Bilingual (English‑Spanish) preferred;
Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance:
- Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
- Work well with others and participate fully in a team-oriented environment;
- Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
- Maintain strict confidentiality;
- Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and,
- Maintain and enhance the County’s commitment to customer service excellence
16 holidays per year as recognized.
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.
- 10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)
- 15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)
- 20 days (15 years of service or over)
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.
Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service.
Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.
- EE Only $5.34
- EE & Spouse $145.30
- EE & Children $101.93
- EE & Family $200.09
- EE Only - $5.02
- EE & Spouse - $136.58
- EE & Children - $95.81
- EE & Family - $188.09
- EE Only - $35.70
- EE & Spouse - $226.41
- EE & Children - $174.96
- EE & Family - $322.25
- EE Only - $33.56
- EE & Spouse - $212.83
- EE & Children - $164.46
- EE & Family - $302.92
Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.
Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.
Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.
The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.
Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.
The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.
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