BOND TECHNICIAN, Sheriff's Office

About the role

Bond Technicians work alongside Bond Desk Deputies operating the Tarrant County Bond Desk, a 24/7 operation. The primary function is to prepare a variety of bail bonds as they are received at the Bond Desk so individuals can be released from custody. The Bond Desk also interprets court proceedings to ensure the judge’s intent is followed. The skillset and knowledge required include Bond Desk standard procedures and legal requirements, plus an understanding of other departments’ procedures and policies such as Booking, Release, Magistrate Courts, Courts, and the Criminal District Attorney’s Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bail bonds for releasing prisoners from custody (e.g., probable cause misdemeanors, pre-indictments, indictments, Class C, cash bonds, fugitive fines, and civil).
• Generates IRS 8300 form for cash bonds over $10,000.00.
• Reviews bond documents submitted by bondsmen and attorneys to verify accuracy.
• Determines if bondsmen or attorneys are in good standing to post a bond.
• Creates and updates bookings and bond records for persons incarcerated and posting bond in city jails (No Books).
• Updates bond status on affidavit of release of surety when notified by TCSO Warrants Division of subjects in custody.
• Upon updating the bond status to Sheriff Verification of Incarceration (SVIC), releases collateral used for the bond for return to bondsmen.
• Processes 17.16s (affidavit of release of surety for subjects in custody) for bondsmen and attorneys.
• Notifies the court that bondsmen are no longer on bond for a defendant.
• Sends notification requesting charges be booked in or requests new warrants issued as appropriate.
• Receives phone calls from the public, bondsmen, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, court officials, and judges; answers questions and resolves issues.
• Trains new hires on bond processes.
• Processes drop slips from other agencies via mail or email, changes bond status, and notifies appropriate court and agency personnel.
• Provides direction and guidance to jail personnel, law enforcement agencies, and court staff regarding bonds and maintains the flow of paperwork.
• Furnishes bond, fine, and release information to families, bondsmen and their agents, and attorneys on incarcerated subjects.
• Checks various state and federal databases to verify warrant information on subjects who surrender at the Bond Desk to post bonds.
• Interprets court orders to ensure appropriate action is taken.
• Verifies bond reductions issued in court.
• Ensures time and money are calculated accurately for subjects sentenced to jail time.
• Adds sex offender information into the system if not already entered and updates mug shots for sex offenders.
• Balances and logs bond totals for the day including surety bonds, cash bonds, and fines.
• Obtains official state identification and personal information from persons turning themselves in on active warrants.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eighteen (18) months of full-time work experience.
• Must be bondable.
• Must be able to obtain TLETS Less than Full Access and Notary Public within six (6) months of hire.
• Must have basic knowledge of data entry, ability to operate standard office equipment, and ability to type.
• Excellent writing and oral communications skills.
• Ability to prioritize and deal with heavy workload and long work hours.