Pretrial Services Supervision Officer

at  City of Cleveland

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field. One year pretrial experience preferred. Must be willing and able to become LEADS certified.

• Reviews conditions of release/diversion with clients granted release or diversion.
• Manages individual caseload and maintains and monitors all conditions and reporting requirements.
• Determines level of risk; reviews all assigned cases.
• Provides community services referral information to clients; makes appropriate referrals.
• Reports to Court non-compliance of condition of release or diversion.
• Takes appropriate action for defendants who fail to appear.
• Prepares, distributes, and presents information to the Court involved specialized cases.
• . Conduct investigations, including interviews, and document thorough and accurate information.
• Provides individuals with guidance and counseling to alleviate problems which can lead to failure to appear.
• Prepares and presents completed bail report with release eligibility recommendation to the court. Participates in court arraignment hearings.
• Verifies defendants’ current bond status and provides current bond status updates to the Sherriff’s Office and Clerk of Courts Office.
• Helps to coordinate overall pre-arraignment activities for the assigned shift.