Criminal Justice Specialist

Position Summary

Provide the court system with public safety assessments in order to assist in setting bonds, adjusting bonds, and determining eligibility for release. This position, under general supervision, is responsible for attending court to assist judges and attorneys and assessing if specific criteria have been met for pretrial release from custody.

Essential Functions

• Provide customer service and answer inquiries from the public, user agencies, and criminal justice members
• Utilize multiple databases to update and maintain defendant files
• Review and prepare the public safety assessment packet and court docket for daily court appearances
• Interview defendants, verify defendant information, and obtain release references to determine release recommendation
• Initiate release of eligible defendants
• Maintain accurate counts of detainees; maintains complete records and ensures that current information on detainees is entered into the records management system
• Assess if arrestees are candidates for pretrial release through interviews, criminal history check, and the verification of information via community contacts

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum two years of criminal justice or related professional experience.
• Education: Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related field of study.
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications

• May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• May require the ability to obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Operator's Permit
• Must become DCI certified within six months
• Must obtain NAPSA certification within one year

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with public safety assessment (risk assessment instrument)
• Criminal Justice experience preferred
• Experience with eWarrants, OMS, eCourts/Odyssey applications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: STATE computer applications: eWarrants, OMS, eCourts/Odyssey; Arrest Processing system; completion of the public safety assessment (risk assessment instrument)
• Skills: Attention to detail; familiar with criminal justice terminology; ability to convey information effectively; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Abilities: Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization; Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships; Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided; Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
• Computer Skills: Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

Works in an office setting with moderate noise. This position will be located at 715 E 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202.

Schedule

The available shifts for this position are 6:00am–3:00pm, 10:00am–7:00pm, or 2:00pm–11:00pm. The assigned shift will be based on operational needs and communicated at the time of offer. Please note holiday work and working rotating Sundays is required. During the training period work hours will be 7:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday.

Pay

Salary Range: $25.53 to $28.24 per hour. This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

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