Job description

Incumbent performs work of a responsible and professional nature related to the implementation of Alternative Sentencing Programs provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. The member may be assigned operational responsibilities of a specific program, or responsibilities common to several programs. Specific job duties determined by assignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews and coordinates all aspects of the screening, verification of eligibility, orientation and enrollment process of offenders to Alternative Sentencing Unit programs; this will require direct inmate contact within the jail facility;
• Initiates and maintains routine timely contact with offenders and other appropriate personnel to ascertain offender’s status, through all stages to completion of the program; manage an offender caseload;
• Responsible for computer entry and retrieval tasks involved in booking, enrolling, tracking, and releasing inmates in these programs;
• Responsible for accepting monies associated with the programs and completing appropriate receipts;
• Provide daily court testimony in person, by facsimile, or telephone;
• Investigate defendants in custody and makes recommendations to the Courts as to whether the offender should be released pending trial; provide non-compliance information to the courts for resolution; prepares and reviews criminal histories, violation reports, caseload lists, daily counts, statistical reports and offender files in accordance with pre-selection criteria;
• Exercises judgment in determining program eligibility for pre-trial and sentenced offenders; prepares risk assessment report for all program participants;
• Coordinates offender movement and release from jail general population to Alternative Sentencing Unit;
• Provide information and assistance pertaining to program placement; refers program participants to appropriate treatment programs and other social services;
• Generates reports, warrants, revocations, and other required legal documents to city agencies, county agencies, and non-profit organizations;
• Monitors exclusion zones for accuracy and offender compliance;
• Act as a liaison by and between Alternative Sentencing and Alcohol Monitoring Systems (“AMS,”) 3M, State Attorney, Public Defender, Classification, Inmate Records, Probation, Northpointe/COMPAS, Trinity Services, Judiciary;
• Dispatch certified staff to address program non-compliance and complete address verifications, among other things;
• Monitor court proceedings in person or remotely via closed circuit television;
• Maintain electronic monitoring equipment;
• Assists in training of personnel.

Shift work required to include weekends, holidays and overnights.

Testing required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field AND one (1) year related experience, OR
* Four (4) years' experience in interviewing, counseling, or interacting with the public
* Or equivalent combination of education and experience
* An accuracy score of 80% on data entry
* Typing speed of 25 wpm
* Must possess a valid Florida driver's license
* Consideration for this position will include a credit check

Applicants must be tobacco/nicotine free for six months prior to submitting application and during length of employment.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office strives to provide our employees with the best benefits possible. Some of the benefits are Annual Leave (120 hours), Health Insurance, Wellness Incentives, and Education Assistance Program.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is an EEO/ADA employer and is committed to being a drug free workplace.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.pcsoweb.com/careers

Any questions can be directed to Human Resources at 727-582-6208

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,691.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: One location

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