Pretrial Bond Investigator

Galveston County; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Galveston County is seeking a Personal Bond and Collections staff member to ensure detainees receive fair and affordable bond amounts. Duties include interviewing inmates, reviewing bonds, and coordinating pre-trial release processes, with emphasis on accurate documentation and timely processing.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of related experience; duties are office-based with some filing and data entry responsibilities.

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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Galveston County is seeking a Personal Bond and Collections staff member to ensure detainees receive fair and affordable bond amounts. Duties include interviewing inmates, reviewing bonds, and coordinating pre-trial release processes, with emphasis on accurate documentation and timely processing.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of related experience; duties are office-based with some filing and data entry responsibilities.