Career Opportunity
The city of Las Vegas is accepting applications for Pre-Trial Services Officer. This position is responsible for processing criminal arrest information, including interviewing defendants, researching criminal history, confirming identity and aliases, verifying statutory and municipal bail requirements, scheduling court dates and making determination on recognizance release eligibility or detention; and also serves as the court's liaison with all outside custody holders.

Application Details
Applicants should fully describe, for each applicable employer, their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum qualifications and essential functions found in the job posting.

Type of Examination
A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The test for this recruitment will be a Scored Structured Interview (conducted using virtual one-way interview software).

Interview Date: To Be Determined

Eligible List Placement
You must score 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible list.

Notice of Special Requirements
The Pre-Trial Services unit operates 24 hours, 7 days per week. Assigned work schedule may change and individuals may be required to work any shift and any day of the week.

Selection Process
Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, education and experience verification, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the full journey level class within the Pre-Trial Services Officer series. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the applicable operating procedures and policies.

Supervision Received
Receives general supervision from the Pre-Trial Services Supervisor or higher level management staff.

Essential Functions:

1. Evaluates defendants charged with misdemeanor offenses, verifies responses and references; queries local, state and national criminal history databases and confirms defendants' identity and aliases; evaluates criminal history of defendants and compare gathered information with established guidelines; determines whether defendants meet specified guidelines to be released from custody on their own recognizance or must be held for court; determines bail amount; and processes any additional pending cases.
2. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local mandates as it relates to a validated risk assessment, timely hearings, no bond/bail releases, bail settings, probable cause reviews, and competency related processes for in-custody defendants.
3. Coordinates the in-custody competency review process; communicates approved release terms as appropriate.
4. Schedules court dates; prepares and submits statistics and written and oral reports to the court; recommends special conditions of release if appropriate; prepares and authorizes court release documentation.
5. Applies the least restrictive release condition(s) necessary; reviews release requirements with defendant, third party custodians and family members to assure full understanding of the conditions and obligations of release and the consequences of non-compliance with those conditions.
6. Responds to inquiries regarding defendants or other cases in a courteous manner; assists judges, court staff and other personnel in locating records and information; resolves complaints and issues in an efficient and timely manner.
7. Verifies warrants; ensures warrant confirmation requests are processed within the predetermined time frame.
8. Determines appropriate schedules for follow-up and performs follow-up contact with defendants; ensures defendants are adhering to conditions of release and/or surrender requirements; notifies judges of noncompliance to terms of release.
9. Maintains a variety of automated and manual logs, records and files; processes a variety of forms and documentation; verifies documents for accuracy and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
10. Communicates with other law enforcement and related agencies to share and obtain information.
    

Marginal Functions:

1. Coordinates the transportation of defendants between court and local jails.
2. Participates in the development and drafting of unit policies and procedures.
3. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in criminal justice, counseling, social work, substance abuse counseling, psychology or a closely related field.

Training:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in criminal justice, counseling, psychology, behavioral or social sciences, social work or a closely related field.

May substitute combination of equivalent education and related experience. The city assesses 1.5 years of fulltime relevant experience as equivalent to one year of education.

License or Certificate:

Must obtain applicable level of NCIC/NCJIS certification and/or training within 6 months of the date of appointment and maintain proficiency as needed.

Special Requirements:

The Pre-Trial Services unit operates 24 hours, seven days per week. Assigned work schedule may change and may be for any shift and any day of the week.

Knowledge of:

General principles and practices of the criminal justice system.
Interviewing methods and techniques.
Basic symptoms and indications of substance abuse, emotional problems and suicidal tendencies.
Basic principles of human behavior.
Community social service agencies and resources.
Techniques and principles of record keeping.
Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Basic mathematical principles.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
Common office software programs.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Skills in:

Using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Learning the operations, services and activities of a pre-trial defendant release program.
Learning the principles and practices of the criminal justice system as they relate to pre-trial release and supervision.
Interpreting, explaining and enforcing department policies and procedures.
Observing and recognizing indications of mental health problems and substance abuse.
Interacting effectively with defendants, family members, and professional criminal justice system personnel.
Presenting a non-judgmental demeanor toward and concerning defendants, their families, and other involved parties.
Responding to stressful situations calmly, quickly and decisively.
Working without direct supervision.
Making responsible, independent decisions.
Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintaining mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communications with others.

Competencies:

Core Workforce Competencies

Professionalism - Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

Effective Communication - Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus - Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability - Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving - Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships - Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise - Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.