• 75% of the job duty consists of: Reviewing arresting documents of individuals booked into the Douglas County Jail to determine which individuals will need a bond report completed and then meeting with those defendants in the jail to conduct a brief interview. Entering the defendant’s information in the Division’s computer database system to create a new bond report. Inputting a defendant’s information in the Colorado Crime Information Center / National Crime Information Center (NCIC/CCIC) database system, the Colorado Judicial Information System, and the Denver Courts System to identify if a defendant has a criminal history record and determining which criminal records need to be entered in the Division’s computer database system to be included in the report that will be submitted to court. Analyzing case events for the applicable criminal history records to interpret which case events/activities will be used for the risk assessment tool, and accurately score the assessment tool which will be filed with the court as part of the official bond report.
• Roughly 15% of the job duty consists of: Responding to GPS issues/violations that occur after hours which requires problem solving and equipment trouble shooting. Communicates with the on-call Judge, District Attorney, and law enforcement to execute applications to revoke bond when appropriate.
• Roughly 5% of the job duty consists of: Installing GPS monitoring devices on defendants prior to their release from jail and ensuring equipment is set up correctly and all documents are completed.
• Roughly 5% of the job duty consists of: Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as filing, updating records, and processing paperwork. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not directly supervise others. May assist with the training and orientation of new staff.

INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT: Work requires a considerable amount of analysis to determine a course of action within the limits of standard practices.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social science or a similar related field is preferred.
• One year of experience working in the criminal justice system or related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system – specifically court procedures and corrections
• Working knowledge of interviewing techniques
• Knowledge of non-profit and governmental agencies.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and clients by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Computer literacy for learning/utilizing internal and external databases.
• Bilingual ability highly desired.
• Intermediate Microsoft Suite skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Abilities:

• Working knowledge or ability to learn Electronic Monitoring equipment used in the field of corrections
• Ability to work effectively independent of others. Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, defendants, and other criminal justice related entities.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• May require taking an Oath of Office for Eighteenth Judicial District Bond Commissioner.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Work Environment: Typical office environment, which includes close, in-person contact with coworkers, law enforcement, judicial staff, defendants, and the public. Noise level is moderate.

Physical Demands: Primarily sedentary. This position requires close vision and requires significant computer use.

Material and Equipment Directly Used: Computers, iPad or similar device, phones, fax machine, recorders, electronic monitoring equipment, copiers, and other standard office equipment.