Judicial Bond Officer, G108, Pretrial Services

Webb County, TX; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Webb County in Texas is seeking a Pretrial Services Supervisor to oversee defendants released through pretrial services until court order or case closure. The role works under general supervision and independently develops work methods and sequences.

The position includes interviewing incarcerated individuals for attorney appointments, assessing PR bond release eligibility, coordinating with families, assisting judges, and supervising GPS-based monitoring and field visits.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training equivalent to two years of college education.
• Two years of criminal justice, law enforcement, or related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Interview incarcerated individuals to determine attorney appointment eligibility and coordinate appointments.
• Interview incarcerated individuals to assess eligibility for PR bond release.
• Notify families when inmate qualifies for PR bond release.
• Provide information to judges and court staff as needed.
• Refer clients to eligible social services.
• Assist in staff training.
• Supervise defendants released through Pretrial Services and monitor locations via GPS.
• Prepare court dockets and attend court hearings.
• Conduct field visits and respond to after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Inmate interviews

Court coordination

Communication with families

Independent work

Education

Associate’s degree or technical degree

Two years of criminal justice experience

Tools

GPS hardware

GPS software

Job description

The purpose of this position is to supervise defendants released through pretrial services until ordered by the court to end supervision or the case is closed.

This job works under general supervision and independently develops work methods and sequences.

• Interviews incarcerated individuals to determine if they qualify for appointment of an attorney; assigns
  and verifies attorney appointments.
• Conducts interviews with incarcerated individuals to determine eligibility for release through the
  PR bond process.
• Contacts family members to advise them that the inmate has qualified for a PR bond release.
• Provides information to judges and other court personnel as requested.
• Refers clients for eligible social services.
• Assists in training staff.
• Supervises defendants released through Pretrial Services; revokes bonds for violations; monitors
  defendant locations through the use of GPS hardware and software.
• Prepares court dockets.
• Attends court hearings.
• Conducts field visits.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Requires an Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training that is equivalent
  to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.
• Two years of criminal justice, law enforcement, or related experience, or an equivalent combination
  of education, training and experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Occasionally

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.
• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 25 pounds in all directions.
• Working in poor ventilation.
• Working in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.

Constantly

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting and/or standing.

Other Requirements/Information

• Must possess a valid and current Texas Driver's License or a Texas Identification Card. *If the applicant holds an out-of-state Driver's License or Identification Card, a State of Texas Driver's License or Texas Identification Card must be obtained prior to employment.
• The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
• If applicable, this position may be covered by the Civil Service Rules and Regulations and, therefore, may be subject to those rules and regulations in addition to all other Webb County policies.
• Webb County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
• If applicable, may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job.
• For positions funded in whole or in part through a grant award, employment is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funds and compliance with the terms, conditions, and limitations of the applicable grant agreement. Compensation, benefits, and leave accruals, including vacation, sick leave, and other paid leave, may be subject to grant-specific requirements, to the extent permitted by applicable law and County policy. The reduction, expiration, or termination of grant funding may result in the modification or elimination of a grant-funded position.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.