Pretrial Case Manager

About the role

The Pretrial Case Manager is responsible for managing a caseload of adult defendants who have been released from jail on bond until final disposition of the case and monitoring the defendants' compliance with specific conditions of their release, as ordered by the courts.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining regular contact with defendants via telephone, in writing or in person, to monitor their activities and compliance with specific conditions ordered by the courts.
• Interviewing defendants, preparing individual supervision plans, and explaining the orders of the court and the requirements of their pretrial supervision.
• Collecting and processing pretrial supervision fees from defendants.
• Explaining to defendants about electronic monitoring equipment, describing the type/use of the equipment ordered.
• Obtaining personal information specific to defendants ordered to electronic monitoring.
• Explaining cost, curfews and reporting requirements.
• Referring defendants to various community-based agencies for supportive services, substance use testing, and required monitored sobriety/treatment services.
• Utilizing multiple electronic information systems, enter store and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary.
• Deciding what other individuals, agencies courts, and/or attorneys need to be notified of any changes of a defendant’s pretrial supervision.
• Deciding appropriateness of defendant travel and restrictions necessary.
• Working directly with fugitive partnership group to locate otherwise missing defendants.
• Initiating court proceedings to modify/revoke bond release for defendant’s failure to comply with conditions of bond.
• Personally appearing in court to defend/respond as needed.
• Collecting pertinent information regarding any changes made by the court of a defendant's bond.
• Placing pretrial holds with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on certain defendants to allow time to collect alleged victim information and make referrals to approved agencies for electronic monitoring services.
• Reviewing, analyzing, monitoring reports from community-based agencies; evaluating use of intermediate sanctions to ensure defendant's compliance.
• Serving as a rotating case manager for GPS-monitored cases, including responding to alerts and telephone messages regarding electronic monitoring equipment issues and/or possible defendant travel violations during normal business hours.
• Responding to the electronic monitoring agency as needed, as well as requests from crime victims, law enforcement, and others regarding defendant-related concerns.
• Independently determining whether defendants must report for an immediate equipment check.
• Assessing potential danger to alleged victims and contacting victims or law enforcement when appropriate.
• Some after-hours, weekends, or holiday work may be required as operational needs arise.
• Performing routine research and compiling data for special projects or reports, as assigned, ensuring completion by specified deadlines and in accordance with outlined goals and objectives.
• Serving mandatory protection orders, as requested by the courts.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, social sciences or related field.
• One (1) year of work-related experience.
• No certifications/licenses required.

Skills

• High level of integrity, patience, compassion, and empathy.
• Customer centric with a passion to see individuals succeed.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Being an innovative thinker who can produce a variety of solutions.
• Strong sense of self-motivation and a personal commitment to high performance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain requirements and document detailed case notes.
• Strong organization with ability to manage multiple cases and priorities.
• Comfortable with technology including the ability to navigate databases, accurately enter data, and type case notes and documentation.

Benefits

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.