Personal Bond Officer

The County of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Galveston seeks a dedicated professional to investigate and prepare bond documents, interview inmates during intake regarding finances, and review court-determined bond amounts. The role also involves assessing eligibility for pre-trial release, tracking and listing inmates who qualify for release but cannot pay fees, and responding to release queries through the pre-trial agency.

This position is within the Personal Bond and Collections department, offering a starting salary of

Qualifications

• Requires 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 inmate’s 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.
• Reviews all bonds posted by other investigators.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interviewing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career with County of Galveston.

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 inmate’s 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.
• Reviews all bonds posted by other investigators.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires 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 Bond and Collections

Salary

$41,596.00

Equal Opportunity Statement

The 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.

The 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.

Contact & Mission

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Human Resources.

Our mission is to be an Employer of Choice in Galveston County. The Galveston County Human Resources Department will operate at a level of excellence in every endeavor. We will provide outstanding customer service, practice best-practices both strategically and tactically in Human Resources processes and guidance, and perform our responsibilities with transparency, trust, integrity, efficiency and accountability.