Pretrial Services Intake Unit Supervisor

Sarasota County; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Sarasota County Government in Sarasota County is seeking a Pretrial Services Intake Unit Supervisor to provide professional, administrative, and supervisory leadership for the 24/7 intake unit. You will supervise staff, oversee case management and data-driven performance measures, and ensure compliance with laws, policies, and CJIS security.

This role offers opportunities to guide a dedicated team and implement improvements to public safety and fair outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Industrial/Engineering Technology, or job-related field plus two years of related experience.
• OR: Six years of professional related experience can substitute for the required education.
• OR: Related program/project management may substitute for the required education.
• Valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, assign, and evaluate Pretrial Services staff within the Intake Unit, supporting training, development, recruitment, and onboarding.
• Monitor case management activities through regular case audits, timely case reviews, and compliance with court requirements and policies.
• Oversee program performance by analyzing data, case outcomes, and compliance measures to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement program improvements, policies, procedures, and evidence-based practices that support public safety, court appearance, and equitable outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, court directives, and criminal justice information security requirements.
• Collaborate with Court Administration, the judiciary, justice partners, and community stakeholders to support program goals and effective pretrial services.
• Prepare and present reports, facilitate training, and communicate program information to leadership, staff, and external partners.
• Provide operational leadership as needed, including managing escalated client matters, maintaining a limited caseload, and overseeing the program in the Director’s absence.
• Serves as the court’s FCIC Agency Coordinator (FAC), ensuring compliance with FBI and FDLE CJIS security policies.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication

Interviewing

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Industrial/Engineering Technology, or job-related field

Six years of professional job-related experience can substitute for education

Job description

Department: Court Administration Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. The Twelfth Judicial Circuit is accepting applications for a Pretrial Services Intake Unit Supervisor in Sarasota County. This position provides professional, administrative, and supervisory leadership for the Sarasota County Government Pretrial Services Intake Unit, which operates 24/7, including weekends and holidays. The role oversees daily unit operations, supervises staff, and uses data and performance measures to support effective decision‑making and program operations. The ideal candidate is an organized, collaborative leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is committed to providing effective pretrial services. This position offers the opportunity to guide a dedicated team, support policy and program improvements, and ensure operations align with statutory requirements, court directives, and organizational goals. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the criminal justice system,

About the Position

In this role, you will…

• Supervise, assign, and evaluate Pretrial Services staff within the Intake Unit, supporting training, development, recruitment, and onboarding.
• Monitor case management activities through regular case audits, timely case reviews, and compliance with court requirements and policies.
• Oversee program performance by analyzing data, case outcomes, and compliance measures to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement program improvements, policies, procedures, and evidence-based practices that support public safety, court appearance, and equitable outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, court directives, and criminal justice information security requirements.
• Collaborate with Court Administration, the judiciary, justice partners, and community stakeholders to support program goals and effective pretrial services.
• Prepare and present reports, facilitate training, and communicate program information to leadership, staff, and external partners.
• Provide operational leadership as needed, including managing escalated client matters, maintaining a limited caseload, and overseeing the program in the Director’s absence.
• Serves as the court’s FCIC Agency Coordinator (FAC), ensuring compliance with FBI and FDLE Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security policies.

About the Schedule

Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week. May be required to work weekends, holidays, and shift work for a 24/7 operation. As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Industrial/Engineering Technology, or job-related field and two (2) years of job-related experience.
• OR: Six (6) years of professional job-related experience can be substituted at management discretion for the required education.
• OR: Related professional program/project management may substitute for the required education at management discretion.
• Valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities: Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, counseling, social or behavioral science, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in Juvenile Justice, Court Administration, law enforcement, corrections, social services, counseling, or a related field.
• Knowledge of criminal justice practices, courtroom procedures, applicable laws and regulations, community resources, and interviewing, counseling, and investigative techniques.
• Strong communication, interviewing, and report-writing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including in challenging situations.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening

This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of 5 years.

Physical Demands

Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

CJIS Clearance

The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as part of the hiring process.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $64,812.80

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

Required First Day Documents

You will need to present the following items on your first day:

• I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
• U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• many, many more!
• Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

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