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El Paso County Pretrial Services Specialist - Assessment in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Department: Justice Services, Closing Date: 7/7/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

*Please be advised this position may close on or after 06/26/2024, without advance notice, should we receive asufficient number of qualified applications.

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Tuesday through Friday 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AMto 4:30 PM. Some holidays will be required, subject to change. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt.

Provides assistance related to the pretrial services program. Identifies, screens, interviews, investigates, and recommendsdefendants for Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond consideration.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

-Identifies, screens, interviews, investigates, and recommends defendants for PR Bond consideration. -Completes criminal history checks and follow-up investigations to verify information provided during the Assessmentprocess. -Utilizes the CO Pretrial Assessment Tool and other evidence based/informed tools to identify appropriate bondrecommendations. -Writes accurate Appearance Bonds based on court approved bond and conditions. -Completes assessments when requested by the court; provides updates to court for bond reconsideration. -Determines victim impact and notification; notifies victims of potential PR bond as required by statute. -Processes release documents. -Responds to inquiries from defendants and/or the court. -Maintains accurate documentation and files. -Interacts and coordinates with internal and external staff involved with the Pretrial Services Program. -Attends workshops and/or meetings as needed. -Collects statistics and information to assist with compilation of monthly/annual reports. -Assists with case management of defendants as needed. -Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-Must be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity. -Knowledge of court procedures, criminal justice system, and Colorado state statutes pertaining to pretrial releasehighly desired. -Knowledge and understanding of victim rights notification and related statutes highly desired. -Ability to evaluate individuals, collect and analyze data, assess risk and stability factors, and formulate reports highlydesired. -Ability to preserve departmental, court, law enforcement, victim, and defendant confidentiality. -Ability to act in a diplomatic and courteous manner to deescalate potentially

rude or hostile defendants. -Ability to use a computer, basic office equipment, databases, and Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, andOutlook. -Ability to work well independently and as part of a team. -Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. -Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co- workers and the public. -Must possess strong telephone, public interaction, written, and verbal communication skills. -Ability to work within a secured environment, follow and understand strict security guidelines as set by the El PasoCounty Sheriff. -Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

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