MONITORING TECHNICIAN.PRETRIAL RELEASE

Alcohol Monitoring Program SupervisorThe purpose of this position is to monitor clients placed on a court ordered alcohol monitoring program and out on bond. This is accomplished by screening, interviewing, monitoring, and supervising defendants out on bond and placed in the monitoring program by the courts; monitoring and documenting the defendants' activities through monitoring reports; utilization of employment verification; maintaining regular contact with defendants; and ensuring that all conditions of release are met.Responsibilities include maintaining regular contact with clients released on bond and placed on alcohol monitored supervision and referring these clients to appropriate services as indicated and/or required by conditions of release. Processing monitoring documents for eligible clients and maintaining case file on each defendant/client by documenting chronological record of the defendant's activities. Maintaining an open line of communication with the courts in reference to the adherence to the program, and submitting in a timely manner, necessary court documents, reference amendments, violations, and discharges/terminations. Preparing reports on compliance with release conditions for Court consideration and referring clients to appropriate services as indicated and/or required by conditions of release. Engaging and monitoring status of monitoring devices as applicable (for example, interlock and home monitoring). Coordinating and interfacing with other County departments such as County Criminal Courts, Judicial District Courts, County Clerk, District Clerk, and Public Defender to ensure that enrollment in the program occurs in a timely manner. Interfaces with existing diversion programs and community providers as needed. Performing other duties as assigned.Qualifications include education and experience equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminology, Sociology, Business Management, Public Administration, or in a job related field of study. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must possess a valid Class C Texas driver's license, with a good driving record. Must pass an extensive background investigation. Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment. May be required to visit defendants/clients inside a secured facility with potential exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, other diseases, and lice. Dallas County