• Job Description

  Req#: 183798
  
  CSCD - 133 N RIVERFRONT BLVD 9TH FL - DALLAS (211)
  
  Conducts pretrial investigations to determine the release of individuals; performs risk assessment and indigent screening with appropriate tools, prepares release documents and bond recommendations for court.Conducts pretrial defendant investigations, including collateral contacts as needed for verification; develops release recommendations from the use of a validated risk assessment and indigent screening tools, and testifies in court as needed; processes release documents. Monitors court dates and notifies offenders of changes in court dates; communicates with offenders Pretrial Officer and courts to reschedule missed court appearances; and monitors inmate kite request for pretrial services. Serves as expediter to facilitate a timely release from jail; Liaison with local law enforcement, the public, community agencies, and other County departments; Responds to inquiries for information and assistance from the community-at-large, law enforcement, and other requesting parties and entities. Performs related duties as assigned.Education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminology, Sociology, Business Management, Public Administration, or in a job related field of study. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must possess a valid Class C Texas driver’s license, with a good driving record. Must pass an extensive background investigation. Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment. May be required to visit defendants/clients inside a secured facility with potential exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, other diseases, and lice. Working in a 24-hour facility may make the employee subject to working mandatory overtime or remaining on duty and working all, or a part of, an additional shift (“double shift”). The incumbent is / may be considered to be ‘essential personnel’ subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times. When required, you will be notified by your supervisor.**Please Note: This position will require SHIFT work to cover a 24/7 operation in a jail environment. An extensive pre-employment background investigation will be conducted on all applicants who have been offered a position with Dallas County. The hiring process involves successful completion of each step. The steps include: Criminal History Review, Traffic Violations Record, Review of Personal History Statement and Documents, Physical Examination, and Background Investigation. Dallas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, National Service Alumni volunteers, and persons with a criminal background are encouraged to apply.

• About the company

  Dallas County is a county in the US state of Texas, the state's second-most populous county, and the eighth-most populous in the United States.

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