Pretrial Case Manager

SCHEDULE:

This full-time standard position is hybrid. This job is provided with a schedule revolving around our 4-day work week in service of Jefferson County Courts.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range:$26.87 - $27.51USD Hourly

Compensation will bedeterminedbased on educationexperienceand skills.Second language pay is offered upon completion of languageproficiencytest.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays includinga starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more. For more information clickherefor our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

ThePretrial Case Manageris responsible for:

• Maintaining regular contact with defendants via telephone in writing or in person tomonitortheir activities and compliance with specific conditions ordered by the courts.

• Interviewing defendants preparing individual supervision plans and explaining the orders of the court and the requirements of their pretrial supervision.

• Collecting and processing pretrial supervision fees from defendants. Explaining to defendants about electronic monitoring equipment describing the type/use of the equipment ordered. Obtaining personal information specific to defendants ordered to electronic monitoring. Explaining costcurfewsand reporting requirements.

• Referring defendants to various community-based agencies for supportive services substance abuse testing andmonitoredsobriety/treatment services. Utilizing multiple electronic information systems enter store and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary.

• Deciding what other individuals agencies courts and/or attorneys need to be notified of any changes of a defendants pretrial supervision. Deciding appropriateness of defendant travel and restrictions necessary. Taking completed defendant travel permit applications to courts for review and approval.

• Administering and report portable breath test alcohol results as requested by various judicial officers and/or for reasonable suspicion.

• Working directly with fugitive partnership group tolocateotherwise missing defendants. Initiating court proceedings tomodify/revoke bond release for defendants failure tocomply withconditions of bond. Personally appear in court to defend/respond as needed. Collecting pertinent informationregardingany changes made by the court of a defendants bond. Place pretrial holds with the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office on certain defendants to allow time to collect alleged victim information and make referrals to approved agencies for electronic monitoring services.

• Reviewing analyzingmonitoringreports from community-based agencies; evaluate use of intermediate sanctions to ensure defendants compliance.

• Serve as a rotating case manager for GPSmonitoredcases including responding to alerts and telephone messagesregardingelectronic monitoring equipment issues and/orpossible defendanttravel violations during normal business hours. Responsibilities include responding to the electronic monitoring agency as needed as well as requests from crime victims law enforcement and othersregardingdefendantrelated concerns. Independentlydeterminewhether defendants must report for an immediate equipment check. Assess potential danger to alleged victims andcontactvictims or law enforcement whenappropriate. Some afterhours weekends orholidaywork may beas operational needsarise.

• Performingroutine research and compiling data for special projects or reports as assigned ensuring completion by specified deadlines andin accordance withoutlined goals andobjectives.

• Serving mandatory protection orders as requested by the courts.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The typical week for aPretrial Case Managermay include:

• Interacting with a diverse population from allwalks of life

• Helping adult defendants released from jail on bond navigate the pretrial process during the duration of their court case

• Understanding and explaining policies procedures and resources

• Monitoring defendants compliance with specific conditions of their release ordered by the courts

• Utilizing motivational interviewing with new defendants released on bond and creating a plan for achieving goals and successfully completing requirements

• Assistingwith finding solutions to barriers that might prevent them from completing court ordered requirements

• Referring defendants to community resources

• Responding to defendant violations of courts orders andinitiatingaction to bring the defendant into compliance or to revoke bond

You will be successful in this role if you have the following knowledge skills and attributes:

• High levelof integrity patience compassion and empathy

• Customer centric with a passion to see individuals succeed

• Thrive in a fast paced team-oriented environment

• Maintain a positive attitude. Flexible and adaptable to change.

• Being an innovative thinker who can produce a variety of solutions.

• Strong senseof self-motivation and a personal commitment to high performance

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain requirements and document detailed case notes

• Strong organization with ability to manage multiple cases and priorities

• Comfortable with technology including the ability to navigate databases accurately enter data and type case notes and documentation

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click apply for that reason we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:A minimum of one year work related experience.

Education:Bachelors degree in criminal justice criminology social sciences or related field

*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Preferred knowledgeskillsand abilities:

• Spanish speaking preferred

• Managing multiple projects or priorities

• Customer service assistingpeople during a vulnerable time.

• Working one on one with customers or clients

• Data entry

• Case management

• Documentation for compliance purposes

• Knowledge of local State and Federal guidelines rules and statutes

• Interviewing or investigation

• Position within the criminal justice field

• Previouspretrial case management experience

Additional Job Information:

**Pleasenote:passing a polygraph test isprior to offer of this role**

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks arefor every position.

• A valid Colorado drivers license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Drivers license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history motor vehicle report education verification and/or references.

• In any materials yousubmit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.

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