This is advanced professional and supervisory work in a County Pre-Trail Service Program.

Employees in this class are responsible for supervising professional and clerical employees engaged in providing various pre-trail services to inmates and defendants. Responsibilities include overseeing pre-and post-bond hearing case reviews, advisory opinions given to bond hearing magistrates, release of defendants granted pre- trail services custody release, special administrative order releases, and driving under influence hearings. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment in the review and evaluation of program guidelines for adherence to established policies and regulations, and in implementing new policies and procedures. Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional and clerical employees engaged in various aspects of pre-trail service programs. Supervision is received from a professional superior who reviews for effectiveness in implementing pre-trail service programs.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of a staff of professional and technical subordinates assigned to pre-trail units including Release, Client supervision, Bond Review, and Diversion; provides on-the-job training; keeps staff members informed of changes in policies and procedures.

Reviews and evaluates program guidelines for adherence to established polices and regulations; implements new policies and procedures when indicated.

Interviews inmates for program eligibility.

Coordinates pre-trail services programs; evaluates and reviews program effectiveness and makes recommendations for improvement; advises superiors of program or operational problems.

Prepares statistical and narrative reports concerning pre-trail programs.

Maintains contacts with inmates, released defendants, court officials, magistrates and judicial agencies regarding inmate participation in pre-trail services programs.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performance related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the organization and operation of County pre-trail services programs.

Considerable knowledge of pre-trail services policies and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of legal requirements of established guidelines for bond requirements and pre-trail release obligations.

Considerable knowledge of statutes, ordinances, regulations and judicial rules governing pre-trail service programs.

Considerable knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

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

Ability to prepare narrative and statistical reports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with inmates, court officials, magistrates and judicial agencies.

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

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