JOB SUMMARY
Conducts booking interviews directly with defendants in the Salt Lake County Metro Jail to make decisions or inform current court cases status with alternative release options. Executes court ordered Pretrial releases and explain supervision requirements to defendants.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, or Social Work or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience in case management, community supervision, social services direct interactions, and assessing clients.
Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain jail security clearance.
Experience working with underrepresented communities is strongly preferred.
Ability to read, write, and speak a language other than English strongly preferred.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Meets with defendants and performs interview and background research for release eligibility for those booked into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail. Assesses defendant’s screening and collateral information to determine Pretrial eligibility.
- Verifies defendant’s self-reported information by contacting the associates and family of the defendant.
- Informs the defendant of their release options and court status.
- Documents release decisions and pertinent information in the case management system.
- Calculates Public Safety Assessment to determine appropriate supervision level for those who meet release criteria.
- Updates Public Safety Assessment score in Utah Courts database to provide accurate information for state-wide Pretrial releases.
- Communicates recommendations to judges and/or Court Screeners either favoring or opposing Pretrial release, along with recommended release conditions.
- Records and transmits necessary release information to the jail Court Liaison, Pretrial Supervision Unit, and appropriate court jurisdiction.
- Interacts with law enforcement, attorneys, jail personnel, and court personnel and the general public regarding defendant’s release status in keeping with confidentiality guidelines.
- Responds to communications from incarcerated defendants regarding their release eligibility or court case status.
- Provides defendants instructions to initiate Pretrial Supervision and reviews release agreement conditions. Discuss potential barriers to initiate supervision and encourage defendants to access services provided by Jail Resource and Reentry upon release.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
- Interviewing methods and techniques and other evidence-based practices
- Structure of the criminal justice system
- Crisis intervention procedures
- Salt Lake County and Division policies and procedures
- GRAMA, HIPAA, and County confidentiality restrictions
Skills and Abilities to:
- Utilize computer equipment and multiple programs and databases
- Work in an institutional setting with a volatile population
- Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
- Effectively interpret general policy, criteria, and procedures
- Interact confidently with judges and criminal justice stakeholders
- Exhibit sound judgment by analyzing information to make informed decisions
- Thrive in a team setting working together in close quarters
- Communicate effectively and professionally with people from diverse backgrounds in stressful situations.
- Recognize and understand substance use and addiction
- Navigate criminal justice records and research court cases
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
An "At Will", FLSA non-exempt employee who is not eligible for County benefits and who must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
- Must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
- Are not eligible for County benefits except as otherwise provided for by policy.
- Are not considered merit employees.
Are "at will" employees who may be terminated for any reason, without notice, and without a pre-termination hearing.