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Salary: $36,909.44 – $46,136.80

Position Summary
Provide the court system with public safety assessments to assist in setting bonds, adjusting bonds, and determining eligibility for release. This position, under general supervision, is responsible for attending court to assist judges and attorneys and assessing if specific criteria have been met for pretrial release from custody.

Essential Functions
Provide customer service and answer inquiries from the public, user agencies, and criminal justice members
Utilize multiple databases to identify factors related to risk of public safety and failure to appear in court.
Confirm defendant information and obtain release references to assist with court reminder calls.
Review and prepare public safety assessment packets for daily court appearances
Maintain complete records and ensures that current information on defendants is entered into the case management system
Assess if arrestees are candidates for pretrial release through interviews, criminal history check, and the verification of information via community contacts
Initiate release of eligible defendants to the program for supervision

Minimum Qualifications Experience:
Minimum two years of criminal justice or related professional experience.

Education:
Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related field of study.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
May require the ability to obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Operator's Permit
Must become DCI certified within six month
Must obtain NAPSA certification within one year

Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of STATE computer applications: ACIS, E-Warrants, and CJLEADS
Knowledge of Arrest Processing system and OMS
Knowledge of risk assessment
Knowledge of court processing

Skills
Attention to detail
Familiar with criminal justice terminology
Ability to convey information effectively
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Abilities
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probably consequences

Computer Skills
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment
Works in an office setting with moderate noise

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.

Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.