Personal Bond Officer

Galveston County Human Resources; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Galveston County Human Resources seeks a Personal Bonds Clerk to administer bond processing and prepare bond documents, interviewing inmates during jail intake to assess finances and eligibility for pre-trial release.

The role also involves reviewing bond amounts, coordinating with pre-trial staff, and ensuring timely release decisions. Based in Galveston, TX, the position requires attention to detail and adherence to guidelines.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Requires six months of experience in social work, human resources, customer service, or closely related experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and prepares bond documents.
• Interviews inmates during jail intake regarding the inmates’ finances.
• Reviews bond amounts set by courts using written guidelines.
• Investigates and interviews arrestees to determine if they qualify for pre-trial release.
• Reviews, tracks, and submits listings of all misdemeanor inmates who qualify for pretrial release but lack the ability to pay required fees.
• Responds to queries regarding release through the pre-trial agency.
• Investigates and prepares bond documents.
• Reviews all bonds posted by other investigators.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Description

The purpose of this class is to ensure each detainee receives the opportunity for a fair and affordable bond amount. Once a personal bond is approved, appropriate documents are completed in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigates and prepares bond documents.
• Interviews inmates during jail intake regarding the inmates’ finances.
• Reviews bond amounts set by courts using written guidelines.
• Investigates and interviews arrestees to determine if they qualify for pre-trial release.
• Reviews, tracks, and submits listings of all misdemeanor inmates who qualify for pretrial release but lack the ability to pay required fees.
• Responds to queries regarding release through the pre-trial agency.
• Investigates and prepares bond documents.
• Reviews all bonds posted by other investigators.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Requires six months of experience in social work, human resources, customer service, or closely related experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.

The work is typically performed in an office.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 1

Special Certifications and Licenses

None.

Department:

Personal Bonds and Collections

Salary:

$41,596