HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENTANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING JOB OPPORTUNITY:
REQUISITION NUMBER:
16-033
TITLE:
Pretrial Service Investigator
DEPARTMENT:
St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office – 1170 Michigan Rd. Port Huron, MI 48060
WAGE RANGE:
$18.47 – $24.31 per hour
HOURS:
Part Time (Approximately 28 hours per week including evenings & weekends)
APPLY BETWEEN:
April 18, 2016 through and including April 29, 2016
OTHER INFORMATION:
Open to St. Clair County Employees and the Public
- The Pretrial Service Investigator posting is in compliance with the St. Clair County hiring policy guidelines instituted by the Board of Commissioners.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for interviewing all bail-eligible persons detained prior to or following District Court arraignment and presenting reports and recommendations regarding bail to the Court; verifying criminal record and background information provided by the defendant and assessing need for treatment or counseling and eligibility for pretrial release; preparing and transmitting reports and recommendations on cases to the court and other officials.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to be flexible and demonstrate patience and respect in difficult situations.
Ability to use discretion and maintain sensitive and confidential information.
Adaptability to change in the work environment, managing competing demands and ability to deal with
frequent changes, delays or unexpected events. Ability to manage sensitive issues independently and work
under stressful conditions. Ability to prepare and maintain complex information and statistics in accurate
departmental records, correspondence and reports. Ability to think critically with a high level of
organization and attention to detail. Considerable ability to work independently to analyze complex data
and exercise sound judgment with limited direct supervision. Significant problem solving and organizational
skills necessary to prioritize and coordinate diverse, simultaneous projects and the ability to work under
pressure of deadlines and changing priorities. Considerable knowledge of and the ability to interpret, apply
and explain Federal, State and Local laws and department and County practices and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of social work practices, procedures and resources and skill in investigating,
interviewing and counseling practices, procedures and techniques.
AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS CLASS, UPON APPOINTMENT, MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicants may be required to take written and/or other examinations. An employee in this classification, upon appointment, must have the following training and experience.
Bachelor’s degree with a major in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or a closely related human
service field required. 1 to 3 years of progressively responsible relevant professional work experience which would
indicate knowledge of pretrial legal procedures, statutes and court rules regarding bail and indigent defense and a
familiarity with correctional institutions. Strong skills using Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to:
Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
For a comprehensive Job Description please visit http://www.stclaircounty.org/Offices/hr/jobdescriptions.aspx
SPECIAL NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: When submitting an application and/or resume please be sure to include evidence that the minimum required qualifications are met (copies of degree, certifications, and/or training, description of relevant experience, etc.).
The applicant must include the requisition number from the title line on any application or resume submitted to insure the application is properly designated and processed. If the requisition number is not included, the applicant assumes full responsibility should the application or resume not be attributed to the desired position.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $18.47 /hour
Required experience:
- Relevant Work Experience: 1 year
Required education:
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