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NEOGOV · 12 hours ago

Pretrial Supervisor (Intake and Investigation Unit) - Lee County

FL 33901, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$58K/yr - $58K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the Florida State Courts and is seeking a Pretrial Supervisor for the Intake and Investigation Unit. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring quality control in pretrial services, and conducting interviews and investigations for defendants booked into jail facilities.

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Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and provide leadership and development to staff

Provide coaching and counseling to staff as appropriate and maintain documentation

Monitor training, work performance, conduct, and leave for staff

Take charge, effectively delegate tasks, direct/coordinate work assignments for staff, anticipate the needs of the unit, and make necessary adjustments in a timely manner

Provide, schedule, and oversee training for new employees assigned to his or her unit beyond the initial orientation period

Hold monthly staff meetings and quarterly unit meetings across both A and B sides, discuss policies & procedures to ensure full understanding and solicit feedback and ensure meeting minutes are documented and maintained

Ensure staff attendance and participation in all scheduled team meetings, all staff meetings and meetings scheduled by management

Provide or coordinate additional training as needed to ensure all new or updated policies & procedures and work performance expectations are understood and followed

Prepare performance objectives, continuously monitor work performance document findings, and conduct performance evaluations annually

Prepare Quarterly Measures Reports identifying statistical trends, documenting achievements and objectives that remain outstanding

Conduct independent assessments and document accordingly

Maintain, and regularly review, working files for assigned staff

Conduct interviews and assessments and make recommendations for employment actions

Continuously monitor and arrange for adequate coverage and oversight assigned unit; including providing direct assistance and coverage as needed

Assist in preparation and updating of policies & procedures

Assist in preparation of calendars including the utilization of on-call support

Review and ensure accurate time is entered by staff into VISTA, ensuring leave requests are reviewed and approved

Conduct monthly case reviews to include review of the Defendant Summary Report, First Appearance Packets, PD screening, Pretrial Supervision Orders, Affidavits, Warrants and any other related work product

Observe primary unit functions to include interviews, releases, court, First Appearance identification and jail management assignments

Assist in the development and/or enhancement of databases

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual statistics

Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service

Investigate and resolve problems, complaints, and disputes in person or by telephone, in accordance with established department policies & procedures and complete required Incident Reporting Forms; Keeping the criminal division director and deputy director informed of any outstanding matters

Coordinate and communicate as needed with other departments, agencies, and the public

Assist with the development or modification of policies and procedures; Ensue practice meets policy

Oversee day-to-day operations of the Intake and Investigation Unit

Serve as a liaison between the department, the courts, jail personnel and other agency personnel

Monitor identification of defendants with mental health and substance abuse needs and veterans who are justice involved

Monitor Certificate of Compliance requirements

Interview all defendants booked into the jail facilities and collect, investigate, and verify demographic and criminal history information, including but not limited to pending charges, probation/parole status, family ties, residence stability, victim information, and employment history by using data systems, contacting personal references, and employment references, etc. to determine authenticity of information

Perform assessment of risk and need for every booked defendant, conducting immediate safety and flight risk assessments and recommending holds for First Appearance as appropriate

Screen defendants and determine indigence for appointment of counsel

Compile a quality pretrial Defendant Summary Report to the First Appearance Judge

Determine recommendations for pretrial supervision on all eligible cases based on established release criteria

Identify defendants with mental health and substance abuse needs, veteran status, and those potentially qualify for misdemeanor diversion

Prepare and submit to the court a recommendation at First Appearance that follows the criteria outlined in policies & procedures, including community stability, interpretation of interview data, and consultation with supervisor as appropriate

Interact with law enforcement, assistant state attorneys, assistant public defenders, jail personnel, and court personnel as appropriate to make reliable release recommendations

Complete pretrial paperwork with a written summary report and a full assessment of whether the defendant is a candidate for pretrial supervision, at risk either of failing to appear in court, or deemed a possible danger to the community

Assist in preparation for court attendance by pulling pretrial reports, and updating any other paperwork that will be used in court to ensure Pretrial Services provides the most accurate and current information available on each defendant

Continuous review of all non-sentenced incarcerated defendants, prior to arraignment, so that appropriate non-violent misdemeanor cases are placed on a Jail Management Docket for potential release from custody or early resolution of the case

Provide support for weekend Polycom duties as needed

Facilitate pretrial releases, adhering to policies & procedures outlined

Provide orientation to defendants approved for pretrial supervision, communicate release conditions to defendants using the court order in accordance with policies & procedures

Review and explain all court ordered conditions

Ensure defendants meet established release criteria; Disqualify ineligible defendants

Conduct holds for - Electronic Monitoring until installation of equipment and makes appropriate notifications

Effectively communicate with vendors; Prepare warrants and notify the duty judge on all Pretrial and County Probation Electronic Monitoring violations

Assist in preparation and updating of policies & procedures; Ensue practice meets policy

Qualification

Supervisory skillsInterviewing techniquesCriminal justice knowledgeNCIC/FCIC certificationData analysisReport writingCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaborationTime management

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, public administration or a related field

Two years of criminal justice, case management or investigative experience required

Supervisory experience preferred

Have and maintain a valid Class “E” Florida Driver's License, with an acceptable driving record, within 10 days of hire

Obtain and maintain NCIC/FCIC computer operator certification within 30 days of hire

Methods, practices, principles, procedures, and techniques used in interviewing and investigating as it pertains to the operation of the department

Basic structure of the criminal justice system

Local, state and federal guidelines, rules, regulations, and statutes as they pertain to the pretrial operation

Pretrial Intake and Investigation functions and techniques

Community resources

Signs of mental illness and substance abuse

Supervise and lead staff in a productive and supportive manner

Conduct research and compose technical reports

Conduct interviews and investigations in a jail setting

Deal effectively and professionally with defendants from various backgrounds, in various stressful conditions, with a highly volatile, potentially violent population in both jail and office settings

Communicate with the public and staff so that information is clearly conveyed

Efficiently operate a computer, utilize Microsoft Office Suite, and various other software programs and databases

Obtain and maintain NCIC/FCIC certification

Identify symptoms of substance abuse and mental illness

Conduct drug testing as needed

Must be able to maintain jail security clearance

Travel to the other jail facilities/locations

Deal effectively, professionally, and confidentially with judges, non-judicial personnel, attorneys, and the general public

Follow written and oral instructions/ procedures

Exhibit sound judgment

Effectively interpret general policy, criteria, and procedures for specific situations

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, superiors, and the general public

Maintain statistical data and produce reports

Work rotating shifts, 12-hour shifts, holidays weekends, and cover other shifts/assignments as required; Report as an essential employee before, during or after emergencies such as natural disasters

Write, speak audibly, clearly and accurately