This is paraprofessional work in a County Pre-trial Service Program.Employees in this class are responsible for screening felony defendants to determine eligibility for participation in pre-trial service programs. Duties include interviewing defendants charged with felonies and obtaining additional information necessary to determine custody, release and suitable referrals to supervising agencies. Employees may be assigned to various shifts and rotate through various pre-trial units. Some judgment is exercised in evaluating behavioral tendencies and making recommendations for program participation, and suitable program placement of defendants. Supervision is received from a professional and administrative superior who reviews work for satisfactory performance of assigned responsibilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Interviews defendants referred by State Attorney's Office to determine eligibility for program participation in pre-trial programs.

Refers defendants to supervising agencies based on charges and needs.

Prepares paperwork notifying the State Attorney's Office and Courts of defendants' acceptance in pre-trial programs.

Maintains contract with inmates, law enforcement agencies, assistant state attorney's publi defenders, private attorney's, courts and other outside agencies.

Maintains a caseload of defendants who require minimum supervision; explains terms of release and maintains contacts to assure compliance with rules; monitors defendants progress throughout period of participation.

Maintanins accurate case records and reports.

Performs realted work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of the organization and operation of County pre-trail service programs.

Knowledge of interviewing techniques used in obtaining a variety of relevant personal information.

Knowledge of statutes, ordinances, regulations and judicial rulings governing pre-trail service programs.

Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to discover and verify a variety of personal background information.

Ability to establish rapport with defendants and develop cooperative attitudes to program requirements.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbal and in writing.

Ability to recognize anti-social personality traits and recommend suitable program placement.

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