Pretrial Service Officer

Pretrial Service Officer

Part Time Position 24 hours per week.

$26.81 per hour

Job purpose:

Under general direction from the Lima Municipal Court judges, prepares bond reports and supervises individuals referred to Pretrial Services pending final case disposition.

Duties and responsibilities:

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Interviews defendants who have been referred by the Lima Municipal Court for a bond review.
• Completion of ORAS, DVI and GIRPRA evaluations on all clients referred to Pretrial Services upon intake.
• Gathers and verify all background information. Compiles criminal histories utilizing local and nationwide criminal justice databases. Prepares written bond reports for the Lima Municipal Court to include bond recommendations and special conditions of bond.
• Assumes supervision of defendants granted conditions of unsecured appearance bonds to Pretrial Services. Reviews, explains, and obtains signatures acknowledging bond conditions. Links defendants to necessary social services as needed, or as ordered by the Court. Establishes reporting schedule. Will require observation of urine screenings, oral testing and documentation of those results. Notifies Court of bond violations.
• Appears in Court as required for arraignments, bond hearings, or status hearings. May require testifying in Court.

Must have the capability to remain neutral and objective.

Must work well under pressure and with strict time constraints.

Must be comfortable working in both an office and jail setting. Must be comfortable working with a diverse population of individuals accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses, some of whom are considered high risk and/or violent.

Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills when working with defendants, attorneys and other court personnel.

Establish relationships with outside agencies to assist with orders for a variety of assessments and defendant needs, including but not limited to mental health services, drug/alcohol addiction, employment, etc.

Knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the position:

Must possess computer/technical skills/abilities, which include the ability to use personal computers and other office machines to prepare related reports as required.

Must possess written and oral communication skills/abilities, which include the ability to communicate with individuals of varying intellectual, emotional and physical abilities; Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information and records.

Qualifications:

Associate's degree and/or Military Service

Experience with social services, case management and evidence-based practices preferred

Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a criminal background check

Interested applicants should apply by emailing a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to t.may@limaohio.gov

Application materials will not be accepted after the submission date indicated above.