Provide strong leadership to fully implement, promote, and adhere by the department’s policy and procedures, principles, guidelines, and standards. Assist the Director in acting as liaison with internal departments and external criminal justice agencies. Will represent the Court on various boards, committees, and community projects. Responsible for monitoring performance to ensure quality objectives are met.investigate, review, commend, make recommendations or discipline assigned staff members i... more details
Description
Deputy Director Pretrial Services
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide strong leadership to fully implement, promote, and adhere by the department’s policy and procedures, principles, guidelines, and standards.
Assist the Director in acting as liaison with internal departments and external criminal justice agencies. Will represent the Court on various boards, committees, and community projects.
Responsible for monitoring performance to ensure quality objectives are met.
investigate, review, commend, make recommendations or discipline assigned staff members in accordance with Department and Court policy.
Assist in the development and implementation of pretrial services.
Keeps the Director informed of the status of work, progress achieved, problems encountered, etc.
Researches and suggests new methods or ways of doing job tasks. Supports the implementation of new practices, procedures, or policies as directed.
Serves as a liaison for the Pretrial staff, management and the Director, courtroom staff, attorneys, court employees, and employees with different agencies.
Recommend, review, and approve training activities in keeping with staff needs, training standards and department operations Monitor pretrial performance and provide statistical reports. Maintains accurate documentation.
Seek and review new evidence-based practices pertaining to pretrial supervision, investigation, and working knowledge of pretrial related law, case law and court standards must be acquired and maintained.
Develop and sustain productive working relationships with local stakeholders and community partners.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties to be performed. Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES As a designee of the Director, may be required to provide direction to Pretrial Services management and staff members.
Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Knowledge of evolving social practices, services, and procedures involving assessment of needs, release options, and suitability for various programs.
Knowledge of pretrial policies, procedures, and release philosophy.
Knowledge of data processing, analysis and research.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive pretrial information.
Advanced knowledge of the court system.
Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with the public.
Ability to organize and effectively delegate job responsibilities.
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as phone system, computer, copier, calculator and fax machine.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE A Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field required. Five years' experience in criminal justice required. Pretrial experience and/or the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (NAPSA) Level One or Two Certification, preferred. Must be willing and able to become LEADS certified.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position may involve controlled exposure to intoxicated, belligerent, or potentially violent offenders in court or a community agency environment. May be required to work in a jail setting which has a high noise level.
COURT EXPECTATIONS of EMPLOYEE In accomplishing the responsibilities of this position, the Court expects that the employee will adhere to the mission and values of the Court as well as all Court policies and procedures. In addition, while carrying out the duties of this position, the employee is expected to model high ethical conduct on and off the job, and exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor with all Court employees.
Qualified applicants may be required to submit to testing and provide writing samples. Proof of education and employment references will be required before final interview. Employment predicated upon successful completion of a criminal record check and drug testing required. You will be considered a probationary employee for your first 180 days of employment.
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