• Job Description

  Req#: 4198629

  Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for monitoring and enforcing defendants' release conditions,

  • Offering supervision services that minimize failures, and for providing the courts with jurisdiction in criminal cases information needed to act on non-compliance.

  • Inform newly released defendants about rules and conditions of release and establish defendants' acceptance and understanding of his or her obligations.

  • Create individualized supervision plans that will help a defendant comply with release conditions, routinely review defendant's ability to comply with rules and conditions.

  • Enforce conditions of release.

  • Contact vendors to initiate defendant placement for services, verify and monitor the provision of requested service.

  • Maintain accurate case notes documenting supervision activities and contacts.

  • Screen defendants to determine if -they need support service referrals to facilitate compliance with release requirements or to address specific needs.

  • Administer drug screening tests to defendants.

  • Analyze drug .test results, electronic monitoring, and ignition interlock reports to ascertain defendant activity and condition compliance.

  • Apprise court about violations and formulate recommendations for sanctions or alternatives to incarceration as requested.

  • Testify in Court.

  • Document and maintain information the Agency needs to prepare monthly reports.

  • Respond to inquiries from defendants and the public about the pre-trial process.

  • Collaborate with personnel in criminal justice and human services agencies, representatives of the legal community, and others to achieve Agency goals.

  • Perform all tasks accurately and thoroughly within demanding time frames.

  • Perform other related duties and work overtime as required.

  
  

  Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
  If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net .
  
  This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

  Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Counseling, or other closely related field from an accredited university or college or Bachelor's degree in any other field of study from an accredited university or college with either

  • One (1) year of full-time paid experience in a Criminal Justice setting

  OR

  • Two (2) years of volunteer experience in a Criminal Justice or Social Sciences setting

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge about the local criminal justice system

  • Effective oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to organize tasks and set priorities

  • Excellent documentation skills

  • Ability to perform tasks in a fast paced environment

  • Ability to build and maintain professional relationships

  • Demonstrated tolerance for diverse populations

  Licensure:

  • Valid driver's license (Texas upon hire)

  • Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance

  Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain clearance based on a criminal history background check

  • Personal transportation for use on the job

  • All new employees are required to present evidence of a TB skin test prior to employment. Documentation of yearly TB screen required.

  • Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, all applicants are screened for the presence of illegal drugs

  
  

  Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained, or stored either manually or electronically (i.e., custodian, maintenance).
  
  Automatic Disqualification:

  • Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor
  • Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years
  • Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
  • Family Violence conviction

  
  NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

  • Paid work experience in a criminal justice setting performing case management activities

  Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • Regular Full-time | 40 Hours Per Week

    • Hours will be discussed during departmental interview

    • Various Hours/Overtime/Weekends as required

    • Days off vary

  Salary:
  

  • $23.36 Hourly
  • Based on 26 Pay Periods
    • Plus, benefits
    Work Environment and Physical Demands:

    • Working in an office setting with close proximity to clients that are under our supervision

    • Instructing clients that are in jail with various security restrictions

    • Office climate can vary in temperature

    • Travel between office locations including the Criminal Justice Center and other buildings located in the downtown area.

    • Limited instate travel.

    • Minimum lifting of files and or equipment of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.

    • Repetitive typing.

    
    

    Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
    
    Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

• About the company

  Office of Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.

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