Personal Bond Officer

Galveston County; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Galveston seeks a Personal Bonds Clerk to handle bond investigations, interview inmates about finances, and review court bond amounts to ensure fair pre-trial release processing. The role involves preparing bond documents and tracking qualifying inmates and payments, with duties also including responding to pre-trial queries.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED and at least six months in social work, HR, or customer service.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career with County of Galveston. Please click on the Apply button if interested in this job.General DescriptionThe 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 ResponsibilitiesThe functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.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 RequirementsRequires 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 EnvironmentPhysical 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: 1Special Certifications and LicensesNone.Department: Personal Bonds and CollectionsSalary: $42,428.00The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.