Pre-Trial Bond Officer II - C

Bexar County PA; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County is seeking a Pre-Trial Bond Officer II to identify, interview, and process inmates eligible for PR Bond, legal counsel, and financial review. The role includes submitting bond applications, coordinating releases, and ensuring compliance with court requirements.

Responsibilities include gathering data, verifying information, conducting background checks, and preparing affidavits for court. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; requires notary and NCIC/TCIC certifications within a year.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or a closely related field, and one (1) year criminal justice system experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of criminal justice system; knowledge of the Criminal Justice Information System, National Criminal Information Center and Texas Criminal Information Center databases
• Skill in interpreting regulatory legislation regarding detention and release guidelines; skill to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to communicate effectively with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; ability to operate personal computer and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, outside organizations, attorneys, court officials, law enforcement agencies and the general public
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish
• Must obtain National Criminal Information Center, Texas Criminal Information Center certification within one (1) year of employment
• Must obtain a Notary Public certification within one (1) year of employment
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have motor vehicle liability insurance, personal injury insurance and a personal vehicle
• Required to work shifts
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Responsibilities

• Compiles interview list from daily bookings of inmates eligible to apply for release on Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond, inmates requiring legal counsel, and/or a Financial Data Report(FDR) Interviews inmates to obtain all pertinent personal, employment, financial and social data required for various eligibility reports
• Verifies defendant personal and employment information by contacting references provided (friends, family, employers, social workers and relevant internal and external agencies)
• Conducts background investigation on applicants utilizing computer to access Federal, State and local criminal information databases
• Submits bond interviews and supporting information to appropriate judge or magistrate for review and provides affidavits for appointment of counsel and FDR affidavits to their respective court
• Provides criminal courts with additional information or clarification and follows through as necessary
• Compiles inmate release list data of applicants approved by the court and distributes to Intake Shift Supervisors and jail staff
• Instructs defendants approved for PR bond regarding release, reporting and supervision requirements
• Completes and notarizes all contractual documents related to PR Bond release
• Assists in collection and reporting of bond fees applicable from individuals released on personal bond
• Performs related duties as required

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Communication under pressure

Driver's license

NCIC/TCIC familiarity

Interviews & data collection

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement or related field

Notary Public certification

NCIC/TCIC certification within 1 year

Tools

Criminal justice databases

Job description

Job Title Pre-Trial Bond Officer II - C Pay Rate Min to Mid Range $21.79 - $25.61 Time Type Full time

Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for identifying, interviewing and processing individuals in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center eligible for legal counsel, financial review and/or release on Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond; submits bond applications and substantiating information to County and District Courts for approval/denial; instructs inmates on bond requirements; coordinates the release of inmates approved for PR Bond; and performs related duties as required.

Description Duties and Responsibilities

• Compiles interview list from daily bookings of inmates eligible to apply for release on Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond, inmates requiring legal counsel, and/or a Financial Data Report(FDR) Interviews inmates to obtain all pertinent personal, employment, financial and social data required for various eligibility reports
• Verifies defendant personal and employment information by contacting references provided (friends, family, employers, social workers and relevant internal and external agencies)
• Conducts background investigation on applicants utilizing computer to access Federal, State and local criminal information databases
• Submits bond interviews and supporting information to appropriate judge or magistrate for review and provides affidavits for appointment of counsel and FDR affidavits to their respective court
• Provides criminal courts with additional information or clarification and follows through as necessary
• Compiles inmate release list data of applicants approved by the court and distributes to Intake Shift Supervisors and jail staff
• Instructs defendants approved for PR bond regarding release, reporting and supervision requirements
• Completes and notarizes all contractual documents related to PR Bond release
• Assists in collection and reporting of bond fees applicable from individuals released on personal bond
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or a closely related field, and one (1) year criminal justice system experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of criminal justice system; knowledge of the Criminal Justice Information System, National Criminal Information Center and Texas Criminal Information Center databases
• Skill in interpreting regulatory legislation regarding detention and release guidelines; skill to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to communicate effectively with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; ability to operate personal computer and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, outside organizations, attorneys, court officials, law enforcement agencies and the general public
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish
• Must obtain National Criminal Information Center, Texas Criminal Information Center certification within one (1) year of employment
• Must obtain a Notary Public certification within one (1) year of employment
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have motor vehicle liability insurance, personal injury insurance and a personal vehicle
• Required to work shifts
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Working conditions are primarily indoors
• Required to work in jail environment with frequent exposure to hostile people and infectious diseases
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Work With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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