PRE-TRIAL ASSISTANT - 40011026

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The work location will be in the Durham County Detention Facility, and the scheduled shifts will be evenings and weekends only.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position performs responsible work interviewing detainees scheduled for first appearance, verifying information provided with community contacts and preparing an assessment tool for each screening report. Compile criminal histories and document information on the first appearance summary sheets for all defendants scheduled for first appearance.  Provide coverage for electronic monitoring on-call response on a rotational basis and request non-compliance orders as needed.  

Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Pre-Trial Program Manager. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Conducts a modified interview and prepare a Public Safety Assessment (PSA) for detainees scheduled for first appearance.
• Summarizes the information retrieved during the interview and verification process in a format that is informative and concise for court delivery.
• Prepares an end-of-shift summary report detailing completion of work and instructions for morning follow-up or verification.
• Conducts interviews and assists with pretrial release agreement signings for detainees who are inaccessible during normal business hours.
• Assists with interviewing defendants for completion of court referrals.
• Responds to Electronic Monitoring on-call alerts on a rotational basis.
• Assists with filing non-compliance orders with the Magistrates Office.  
• Performs other related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experienced in intake and interviewing.
• Experienced in working in a court setting.
• Experienced with preparing and sorting documents for data entry.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and software such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to create and interpret various reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Ability to work in an adverse environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and build trust.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from high school; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in Spanish

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):

• None

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIREMENTS:

• None

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE:

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. 

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.