Pre-Trial Bond Officer I - C

Job Title

Pre-Trial Bond Officer I - C

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

$19.99 - $23.49

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops case files for defendants released on bond with specialized conditions of bond such as drug testing, substance abuse education, domestic violence, ignition interlock and special supervision

• Verifies defendant information, such as home address, attorney and personal references

• Verifies case information, such as court dates, bond forfeitures and warrants

• Reviews official documents and queries on-line computer databases to determine changes in case status

• Prepares correspondence to criminal courts and reports any bond violations

• Informs defendants, attorneys and court personnel of changes in case or defendant status

• Prepares and submits change of address letters and attorney verification letters

• Maintain case files regarding all defendant supervision activity

• Attempts to contact defendants who fail to report-in or otherwise fail to meet the terms of their bond agreement

• Maintains log file of defendants released or denied bond

• Responds to telephone inquiries from defendants, attorneys, court personnel and the general public concerning cases

• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and three (3) years’ experience in a legal setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of court procedures; knowledge of basic legal terminology

• Skill in applying rules of English spelling, grammar and punctuation; skill in operating a personal computer, typewriter and other office equipment

• Ability to accurately enter data; ability to organize information; ability to maintain alphabetic and numeric filing systems; ability to effectively respond to questions and complaints; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, defendants, attorneys, outside organizations and the public

• Must have a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle liability insurance, personal injury insurance, and a personal vehicle

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

• Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

• May work weekends and perform shift work

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.