Senior Court Liaison & Pretrial Supervisor

County of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County of El Paso in Texas is seeking a CJC Court Liaison, Senior to assist with procurement and to oversee daily operations of the division. The role includes leading staff, training, and evaluating performance, and ensuring compliance with court-related processes and public safety objectives.

The incumbent conducts pre-trial screenings, maintains data on releases, and coordinates with courts and agencies while maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or its equivalent, plus two (2) years of Criminal Justice experience, with six (6) months of customer services and good interviewing skills, to include one (1) year of developmental supervisory or managerial experience.
• Or any other equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides lead work to section employees, including assigns and reviews work, trains, and provides input on performance evaluations.
• Responds to requests in person, by mail, and by telephone in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ensures office staff follows office policies and procedures.
• Coordinates assigned services and activities with those of other divisions, and outside agencies.
• Conducts pre-release interviews and screens individuals in need of pre-trial supervision or who qualify for a personal recognizance bond or who require conditions added to their surety bond(s).
• Reviews daily jail population report to determine inmates who may qualify for release on personal bond.
• Contacts defendants of court dates by phone, in person or by other electronic means; documents and tracks relevant data.
• Supports the department's mission of enhancing public safety, court appearance and the efficient and effective use of the jail pretrial.
• Appears regularly in court and presents to judges regarding defendant supervision performance, PR bonds, or other court-related matters.
• Identifies, screens, interviews and verifies information provided by defendants and processes defendants for release; prepares bond release forms for approval by the courts.
• Maintains a high level of honesty, integrity and ethics both on and off duty, complying with all county and department policies; remains arrest-free and complies with local, state and federal laws or ordinances.
• Maintains a positive team atmosphere and works well with others; participates in team building exercises and nurtures positive relationships with colleagues and coworkers.
• Attends and participates in meetings, trainings, orientations and information sessions.
• Motivates and works with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Assists with managing the career development and performance of staff assigned.
• Meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Provides training and instructions on various equipment and provides guidance and training to equipment operators.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field.
• Substitutes, if assigned, for immediate supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations.
• Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrates commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and
• Creates a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.

Skills

Supervisory techniques

Court processes

Customer service

English usage

Interpersonal communications

Office procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

County of El Paso in Texas is seeking a CJC Court Liaison, Senior to assist with procurement and to oversee daily operations of the division. The role includes leading staff, training, and evaluating performance, and ensuring compliance with court-related processes and public safety objectives.

The incumbent conducts pre-trial screenings, maintains data on releases, and coordinates with courts and agencies while maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics.