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0000008019.PARAPROFESSIONAL SUPPORT(PART-TIME PRETRIAL SERVICE INTAKE ASSESSMENT TECHNICIAN).PRETRIAL RELEASE

Dallas County · Dallas, Texas, US

Conducts pretrial investigations to determine the release of individuals; performs risk assessment and indigent screening with appropriate tools, prepares re...

Job description

Conducts pretrial investigations to determine the release of individuals; performs risk assessment and indigent screening with appropriate tools, prepares release documents and bond recommendations for court. 1. Conducts pretrial defendant investigations, including collateral contacts as needed for verification; develops release recommendations from the use of a validated risk assessment and indigent screening tools, and testifies in court as needed; processes release documents. 2. Monitors court dates and notifies offenders of changes in court dates; communicates with offenders Pretrial Officer and courts to reschedule missed court appearances; and monitors inmate kite request for pretrial services. 3.Serves as expediter to facilitate a timely release from jail; 4. Liaison with local law enforcement, the public, community agencies, and other County departments; 5. Responds to inquiries for information and assistance from the community-at-large, law enforcement, and other requesting parties and entities. 6. Performs related duties as assigned. Education, Experience and Training: Education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in...