Court Services Specialist - Brighton, United States - Adams County Government

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Court Services Specialist

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Court Services Specialist

Salary

$56, $78,483.83 Annually

Location

Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

Department

County Sheriff

Opening Date

11/30/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

Our Mission

Safety, Security and Transparency.

Cultural Competencies/EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve.

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job


Mission:
To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally


Vision:
To provide a trusted and respected service to our community through strong leadership, professionalism, and innovation.


Values:
Dependability, Collaboration, Compassion, Unity

This position is posted until filled.


Position Summary:
This position is assigned to the Adams County Detention Facility.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of criminal justice and corrections tasks throughout the following 5 units (employees are typically trained in one area before moving onto tasks in another unit):

Examples of Duties for Success

Supervised Release Program

• Supervises defendants charged with felonies; misdemeanors, traffic or petty offenses that are placed in a Court Services program while in custody and when released pending court deposition
• Closely monitors and report the compliance or non-compliance of defendants and substance abuse testing through urinalysis
• Records and evaluates clients/inmates progress on court-approved programs, and prepare compliance and noncompliance reports
• Schedules and conducts office visit with client on programs *Monitor clients on GPS as a condition of bond

Pretrial Supervision

• Interviews incoming inmate and verify personal information for bond purposes
• Provides background information, criminal history, and recommendations to the court, district attorney, and defense attorney for advice concerning bond
• Conducts Watch Commander releases
• Issues Mandatory Protection Orders
• Attends Advisal Court
• Determines if new arrests need to go to IH court advisal
• Types Colorado Pre-Trial Assessment Tool (CPAT) for judicial processes
• Prepares Court Dockets

Classifications

• Writes disciplinary records of current population and inmate status
• Prepares serve and complete disciplinary sanction and complete tracking log
• Manages and coordinates housing assignments
• Interviews newly arrested inmates for appropriate housing assignment
• Maintains accurate records of current population and inmate status

Inmate Workers/Work Release

• Develops and maintains work rosters
• Assigns inmate labor jobs according to risk, for inmates confined to Detention Facility conducting field site checks
• Reviews, verifies, and approves client/inmate to work release, inmate worker programs

Time Computation and State Offenders

• Tracks county, community, and state inmates; Computes release dates
• Collects buccal swab genetic testing from inmates in accordance with state law, to include collecting, sealing, and sending to Colorado Bureau of Investigations for testing
• Completes electronic mittimus acceptance and transport orders on Department of Corrections inmates
• Places detainers with other facilities via teletype and fax
• Computes and verifies for accuracy release dates for inmate sentences from court mittimus
• Records and prepares daily statistics for Department of Corrections Backlog, Parole Violators, Community Placement and Community Corrections, relating to inmate status

All Court Services Employees:

• Responsible for interviewing detainees to obtain detailed information, verifying alleged offenses committed by detainees, communicating with various agencies and officials as well as family, friends, and employers of detainees
• Utilizes law enforcement databases; prepare a variety of related documents to include establishing and maintaining files
• Serves as an officer of the court in various hearings and is required to testify in court* Has extensive contact with Judicial and law enforcement officials, Public Defenders, Private Attorneys, Parole Officers, the general public, defendants under supervision and incarcerated individuals as required
• Work requires general clerical tasks, extensive computer entry into local and state systems
• Data entry- input charges and sentence information into computer database
• Verbally communicate information to various agencies to include but not limited to Judicial and Law Enforcement officials, inmates, defendants, clients, and the general public
• Research and track the location of Adams County sentenced inmates who are in other facilities or programs
• Must retain certification for CCIC/NCIC computer system to obtain criminal history and warrant informant on inmates
• Provide victim notification when client/inmate is placed on certain programs
• Must be able to work various shifts including, days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Reliable, predictable attendance

Qualifications for Success

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree or vocational technical training in criminal justice, criminology, corrections, social services, or related field or two years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities
• Experience in interviewing techniques, procedures and ability to verify information received
• Familiar with the operation of a personal computer and software applications to perform word processing, database, and spreadsheet projects
• Type 30 wpm with accuracy
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Level J certification in NCIC/CCIC computer system
• Knowledge of criminal justice and corrections duties related to pretrial services classifications, and sentencing

More Qualifications for Success

• Knowledge of criminal justice and corrections duties related to Pretrial Services, Classifications, and offender sentencing
• Be familiar with the operation of a personal computer and software application to perform word processing, database, and spreadsheet projects
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Level J certification in the NCIC/CCIC computer system
• Be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of Federal, State laws and statutes applicable to various aspects of the job including corrections, criminal justice system and law enforcement
• Applicant must be able to efficiently multi-task, have strong organized skills, and demonstrate proficiency in time-management
• Experience in interviewing techniques, procedures, and ability to verify information received
• Comfortable with one-on-one contact with inmates while conducting interviews, performing case management duties, and collecting genetic testing samples.

Applicants must be available to work rotating day shift, swing shift, nights, holidays, and overtime.

Other Information

This position will require successfully passing the following:
Pre-screening of minimum qualifications

Skills test

Oral Interview

Extensive Background Check

Job Suitability Exam

Integrity Interview

Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)

If a conditional offer is given, you will be asked to:

Schedule a Medical and Drug Screening

Depending on the position, a psychological exam may also be scheduled

Our process takes approximately 45 days from the start of the background process.

Academy Cadet and Certified positions may include other components, such as a physical agility test.


SPECIAL NOTE:

For all applicants, this is a reminder of the original job posting where it stated: "Applicants may be excluded from further consideration at any point in the hiring process.

By Sheriff's Office policy, the reasons why an applicant is not selected for hire will not be discussed with the applicant.

There is no flexibility with this policy.

If an applicant receives notice of elimination from the hiring process, it simply means the applicant's qualifications do not fit the Office's needs at this time.

This determination does not preclude the applicant from applying to other agencies."

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

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Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

01

Do you have an equivalent to a Bachelors Degree or vocational technical training in criminal justice, criminology, corrections, social services, or related field or two years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you had any experience working in Pre-trial Release, Supervised Release, Classifications or Work Release?

03

This position requires working with inmates at the Adams County Detention Facility. Please explain your experience working with incarcerated individuals.

04

Tell us about any experience or knowledge you have of Legal and evidence Based Practices (LEBP).

05

Do you type 30 wpm or better?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you applied with us in the last year and been disqualified in any part of the background?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you used any illegal drugs in the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have any felony convictions?

• Yes
• No

10

This position will work varying shifts, days, evenings, swing shifts, weekends, and holidays. Are you able to commit to this type of schedule?

• Yes
• No

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Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado,

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