Pre-Trial Monitor - Community Corrections & Supervision

About the role

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

Responsibilities

• Interacts with defendants in the office, outside of the office for vehicle inspections, alcohol/drug testing, and the inspection of satellite monitoring/SCRAM anklets.
• Accompanies defendants to the drug testing lab to directly observe defendants produce urine specimens, conduct on‑site drug and alcohol testing, collect hair specimens, perform breath testing via a portable breathalyzer, prepare urine and hair specimens for outside lab testing, and ensure change of custody is preserved.
• Refers clients to outside vendors for installation of various monitor devices (satellite monitoring anklets, SCRAM anklets, ignition interlock devices, computer monitoring software); verifies installation and reviews/analyzes monitoring report data to determine if further investigation is needed to verify a violation.
• Documents in the case management system all relevant events related to supervision of each defendant assigned to the Pre‑Trials Monitors caseload, including compliance with and violations of bond conditions.
• Conducts investigations into alleged violations of bond conditions, which may include contact with victims of defendants, collecting sworn statements from victims, and gathering supporting information that substantiates the victim’s claim of contact.
• Requests and obtains offense reports from arresting agencies once the Pretrial Monitor is alerted that a defendant has been arrested.
• Refers defendants to court‑ordered treatment programs and verifies compliance through contacts with treatment providers and/or progress reports.
• Reports defendants with an active arrest warrant to the FBC Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates degree or some college preferred
• Two years job‑related experience

Skills

• Strong computer and typing skills (Minimum 40 wpm)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials
• Good organizational skills and the ability to complete assigned projects
• Bilingual preferred

Benefits

• All full‑time and part‑time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS)
• Full‑time employees also enjoy a wide‑range of great benefits

Pay

SALARY RANGE: $20.71 - $25.89 hourly based on qualifications

Schedule

Subject to irregular work hours; including weekends & holidays