Job Description

Job Description The opening is on Third Shift. Must be able to work Third Shift (11:00p - 7 a.m.), to include weekends and holidays. Position will have either Monday/Tuesday off or Tuesday/Wednesday.

JOB PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW

Complete pretrial assessments prior to arraignment to assist with judicial bond decisions and facilitate reduction of detention facility population. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION The following duties indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of this position. Other duties may be required or assigned at any time.

1. Determine Defendant's risk of failing to appear for court hearings or acquiring new criminal charges while in pretrial status through completion of a pretrial assessment report.
2. Compile criminal history information for the Court using databases designed for this purpose, in addition to public record searches
3. Process release of eligible Defendants prior to arraignment and assign court dates.
4. Ensure Defendants have an understanding of their release conditions and next court date.
5. Provide after hours coverage for critical alerts and file warrants for Electronic Monitoring.
6. Ensure pretrial risk assessment reports and release paperwork are delivered to all area courts.
7. Communicate with the Court regarding release inquiries/orders.
8. Assist the Lucas County Sheriff's Office in communicating hospital admission information to the Court.
9. Complete reports and maintain accurate log of completed tasks.
10. Conduct in person interviews of Defendants.
11. Remove electronic monitoring equipment from Defendants' person.
12. Assist with the after hour bond procedure for the suburban municipal courts
13. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending applicable training as required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum of an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Science, Psychology, or related field.
2. NORIS/LEADS Certification required within 30 days of hire.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with judges, other elected officials, Court employees, law enforcement officers, lawyers, outside agencies, businesses, and the general public.
4. Ability to investigate, interpret, analyze, summarize and apply information to make decisions.
5. Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
6. Ability to effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing in English to diverse audiences, and to produce concise, error-free documents and reports.
7. Must be conscious of and sensitive to the diversity within the Court's jurisdiction and be able to interact professionally with this diverse population of people from many different geographic, socioeconomic, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds on a regular basis.
8. Ability to prioritize work, work independently without daily direct supervision, and manage a variety of duties simultaneously. Must have good time management skills and be highly organized and detail-oriented.
9. Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for the position.
10. Demonstrated dependability, reliability, and excellent attendance record.
11. Patience, objectivity, maturity, effectiveness under stress, initiative, adaptability, leadership, and sound judgment.

The qualifications and requirements listed above are guidelines for selection purposes. Alternative qualifications may be substituted if considered by the Court to be sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential duties of the position. Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have any of the following: Experience in the criminal justice field.

COURT EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE

In completing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the Court expects the incumbent will adhere to all Court policies, guidelines, practices and procedures; act as a role model both inside and outside the Court; perform duties as workload necessitates in a timely, accurate and thorough manner; be conscientious about meeting department productivity standards; and communicate regularly with supervisor about department issues.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

The individual holding this position is an at-will employee and serves at the pleasure of the Court; employee is not in the classified civil service system and is not a member of a bargaining unit. The Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; sex; gender or gender identity; sexual orientation or identity; national origin (ancestry); age (40 or older); citizenship; marital status; pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth; military status (past, present, or future); non-disqualifying disability; genetic information; and all other classes and conduct protected by Ohio, federal, and local law.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered for this position, please submit the following: A completed application A cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for the role A resume outlining your work experience and education About the Team The Lucas County Court of Common Pleas is the trial court of general jurisdiction. This means that it hears felony cases as well as civil disputes where the amount of money in controversy exceeds $500 and also has exclusive jurisdiction over civil cases exceeding $15,000. Ten judges currently serve in the general division. As a part of their judicial office, they conduct pre-trials, schedule deadlines, rule on motions, and hear both jury and bench trials. The Court Administrator, under the direction of the judges, is responsible for overseeing the non-judicial functions of the court including the following departments: Administrative Office Jury Commission Court Deputies Adult Probation Regional Court Services Centralized Drug Testing Electronic Monitoring Pretrial Services Pretrial Booking In addition to competitive wages, the Court of Common Pleas offers generous benefits including but not limited to: Affordable health insurance Free dental and prescription drug plan Free Life Insurance Wellness Program, health coaches, free health screenings, reimbursement for gym memberships, weight loss programs, smoking cessation, cardia rehab, and diabetes case management Ohio Public Employment Retirement (vested at 5 years of employment), Deferred Compensation Programs Paid Time Off - sick leave, vacation leave, personal days, flex time, 12 paid holidays One Step Towards Your Future Starts Here - Apply Today! Lucas County, Ohio

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