Criminal Programs Manager

at  Sarasota County Government

Department:
Court Administration
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This is advanced level management work, responsible for supervising criminal division program managers and administrative staff as directed by the Trial Court Administrator (TCA) and Chief Deputy Court Administrator. This position is responsible for implementing, clarifying and supporting policy and procedures of assigned programs; planning, implementing and managing special projects and grants; county budget and contract management; grant research and grant reporting; performing research; analyzing data; and serving as liaison and information resource to criminal justice and social service agencies.

A few of your daily responsibilities

• Supervise managerial and administrative staff and oversee court operations for all criminal division programs within the circuit, including pretrial services and problem-solving courts
• Monitor performance of assigned court programs to ensure compliance with court policy and procedures
• Provide leadership in planning, implementing and managing projects and issues of responsibilities, including court facilities, security and maintenance
• Assist in the development of court programs, research/prepare grant documents, helping to implement new programs, etc.
• Attend community and government meetings and events on behalf of the courts to gain and share information
• Manage proactive assessments in area of responsibility; oversees audits and reviews audit findings to ensure appropriate controls are established and implemented

Some of the skills, knowledge and abilities needed

• Knowledge of the Florida State Courts System, including the trial court processes, problem-solving courts, pretrial services and the criminal justice system
• Knowledge of the principles of public, business and personnel administration
• Ability to work independently and establish work priorities
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to supervise managerial and administrative staff, including preparing performance appraisals and assessing training needs
• Ability to research, analyze, recommend and implement improvements to court operations, court programs and court services
• Ability to analyze statistical data concerning court management, caseloads, inmate population and other court programs
• Ability to prepare and present comprehensive reports to judges, state courts system managers, elected officials and community leaders

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in public, business or judicial administration/management, law, or closely related field.
• Six (6) years of related experience.
• Valid Florida driver’s license at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years.
CJIS Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay: $77,000/year
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team,
please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents
. You will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options:

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

1. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!

• • Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
  A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.
  We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.
  Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.
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  Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace

• Supervise managerial and administrative staff and oversee court operations for all criminal division programs within the circuit, including pretrial services and problem-solving courts
• Monitor performance of assigned court programs to ensure compliance with court policy and procedures
• Provide leadership in planning, implementing and managing projects and issues of responsibilities, including court facilities, security and maintenance
• Assist in the development of court programs, research/prepare grant documents, helping to implement new programs, etc.
• Attend community and government meetings and events on behalf of the courts to gain and share information
• Manage proactive assessments in area of responsibility; oversees audits and reviews audit findings to ensure appropriate controls are established and implemente