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 POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is open to existing CSCD employees already engaged in authorized training. This position provides intake services for all Pre-Trial Services. The successful candidate will serve as liaison for Nueces County CSCD at Nueces County Pre-trial Services for defendants within Nueces County. This position acts as the liaison for Nueces County Pre-Trial Services with CSCD Community Supervision Officers and District Attorneys. This position carries out administrative duties assisting the Pre-Trial Services Supervisor and is responsible for maintaining pre-trial diversion and bond supervision files.  Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Pre-Trial Services Supervisor. The work standard for this position is Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Salary is determined based on experience; the successful candidate may start above entry level.  Employee Medical insurance is currently provided at no cost to the employee.

SUPERVISION AND GUIDELINES:

Appointed by the CSCD Director, work is under the directions of the Pre-trial Services Supervisor.  Pre-trial Intake Coordinator reports to the Pre-Trial Services Supervisor under the direction of the CSCD Deputy Director.  Guidelines include but are not limited to state and federal laws, Community Justice Assistance Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ-CJAD) standards and procedures and CSCD policies and procedures. This position is required to comply with the Code of Ethics developed by CJAD-TDCJ.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position conducts initial interviews and schedules contact with supervising officer. The employee must process and or create intake packet for court record; staffs pre-trial and bond intakes along with transfer cases with Pre-Trial Supervisor or Senior CSO. The successful applicant upon hire ensures that upon receipt of intake packets they are complete; or as necessary obtain information to complete as requested. You will be required to communicate directly with defendants via phone and written correspondence. To be successful you will be required to attend staff meetings. The successful applicant will enter data and information as directed by the supervisor to include chronological, scanning and documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Along with completing statically correct reports. Communicates and documents in various formats with other CSCD’s, and courts. The person hired for this position works toward the achievement of established goals, as an assistant to professional staff. The successful applicant keeps abreast of and follows all policies and procedures for Pre-trial Services, bond services and CSCD/ CJAD standards for appropriate admissions. You will be required to attend in-house training and complete all educational and training requirements by CJAD and submit reports to the Courts as required in a timely manner. The successful applicant will be required to handle criminal history information in a confidential manner and complete annual cyber security training. Performs administrative duties assisting the Pre-trial Supervisor for special projects, coordinates, sets up and completes intake for all required programs. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the education, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPIERENCE:

This CSCD position requires a High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) plus 30 hours of college level course work.  In Lieu of college level course work, highly experienced in clerical work with 2 years or more and some knowledge of office and computer operations will be accepted. The successful candidate should have a minimum of two (2) years experience working in customer service

EXCLUSIONS:

A person employed as a peace officer is not eligible for appointment with the CSCD. A person who is currently on probation or parole or serving a sentence for a criminal offense is not eligible to be employed with the CSCD. Persons with pending criminal charges are not eligible for hire due to the sensitive nature of information utilized in CSCD operations.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

If employee uses a personal or CSCD or County vehicle in the performance of CSCD related business, the employee shall possess a valid Texas driver’s license and appropriate liability insurance. This position may be required to obtain certification as a notary public. May be required to operate the (Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunication System) TLETS. Staff selected shall be required to undergo training to be able to administer various CSCD testing instruments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

The successful applicant shall demonstrate knowledge of the criminal justice system and substance abuse treatment. Applicants must show advanced knowledge of automated systems and their procedures and application to service programs. Must have a good knowledge of modern principles of criminology, psychology, concepts of good behavior, social adjustment and emotional stability, social casework techniques, legal statues and regulations related to community supervision of defendants. Demonstrate knowledge of available resources in the community along with communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. Operate a computer or terminal and necessary programs to perform job duties. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and work effectively with other officials, agencies, employees, defendants, and with the general public. Have the identified ability to understand and follow directions, instructions, policies and operational plans gather, analyze and evaluate facts and develop individual case planning and disposition, regularly required to utilize discretion and independent judgment. Highly skilled in interviewing techniques with the ability to organize, schedule and complete intake appointments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.      Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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. The noise level in the work environment is usually low and occasionally moderate to moderately high. This position works directly with offenders, and CSCD offices are considered correctional settings.

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