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 is unique and includes Bond Desk standard procedures and legal requirements as well as an understanding of other departments’ procedures and policies, including Booking, Release, Magistrate Courts, Courts, and the Criminal District Attorney’s Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bail bonds for releasing prisoners from custody (e.g., probable cause misdemeanors, pre-indictments, indictments, Class C, cash bonds, fugitive fines, and civil).
• Generate IRS 8300 form for cash bonds over $10,000.00.
• Review bond documents submitted by bondsmen and attorneys to verify accuracy.
• Determine if bondsmen or attorneys are in good standing to post a bond.
• Create and update bookings and bond records for persons incarcerated and posting bond in city jails (No Books).
• Update bond status on affidavit of release of surety when notified by TCSO Warrants Division of subjects in custody; upon updating the status of the bond to Sheriff Verification of Incarceration (SVIC), release collateral used for the bond for return to bondsmen.
• Process 17.16s (affidavit of release of surety for subjects in custody) for bondsmen and attorneys.
• Notify the court that bondsmen are no longer on bond for a defendant.
• Send notification requesting the charges be booked in or request new warrants issued as appropriate.
• Receive phone calls from the public, bondsmen, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, court officials, and judges; answer questions and resolve issues.
• Train new hires on bond processes.
• Process drop slips from other agencies via mail or email, change bond status, and notify appropriate court and agency personnel.
• Provide direction and guidance to jail personnel, law enforcement agencies, and court staff regarding bonds and maintain the flow of paperwork.
• Furnish bond, fine, and release information to families, bondsmen and their agents, and attorneys on incarcerated subjects.
• Check various state and federal databases to verify warrant information on subjects who surrender at the Bond Desk to post bonds.
• Interpret court orders to ensure appropriate action is taken; verify bond reductions issued in court; ensure time and money are calculated accurately for subjects sentenced to jail time.
• Add sex offender information into the system if not already entered; update mug shots for sex offenders.
• Balance and log bond totals for the day including surety bonds, cash bonds, and fines.
• Obtain official state identification and personal information from persons turning themselves in on active warrants.
• Perform 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.
• 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.

Benefits

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits and 13 County Holidays. For more information, see http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html.