Supervisor - Court Support Division
Harris County
Houston, TX
Description
Position Description
The Pretrial Liaison Supervisor will be responsible for supervising pretrial officers and other line employees to ensure that they perform their assigned duties in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides shift or unit staff with the training and resources needed to perform duties in accordance with Agency procedures and standards.
- Establishes work assignments for shift or unit staff in a manner that provides adequate coverage and effective execution of related duties.
- Verifies and approve employee timesheets.
- Interacts professionally, effectively, and harmoniously with other people.
- Observes employees perform their duties and provide direction on effectiveness.
- Communicates performance standards to employees and counsel them on their performance.
- Conducts performance reviews on assigned staff and evaluate employee’s readiness for changes in work assignments.
- Reviews work products for both quality and quantity and monitor adherence to established procedures.
- Assess the efficacy of shift and unit procedures based on feedback from court, staff, and leadership. Develop recommendations to change and improve processes.
- Establishes and maintains contacts with other departments or agencies where coordination is necessary to facilitate Department processes.
- Responds to staff concerns with explanations or remedies in a timely fashion.
- Maintains and generates statistical information needed for monthly reports.
- Communicates the trends or outcomes-based performance measures to division managers.
- Verifies fee collection and deposit procedures.
- Verifies invoices for vendor services.
- Develops and monitors processes for referring clients to appropriate support and treatment services.
- Provides up-to-date information for new employee training sessions.
- Attends interagency meetings.
- Facilitates monthly staff meetings.
- Provides fidelity reports to the Division Manager monthly.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Required Supporting Documents:
- Copy of complete transcripts are required with the application.
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with either:
- Two (2) years of experience in the pretrial services field
OR
- Four (4) years of experience in criminal justice work.
Licensure:
- A valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire), available transportation and current auto liability insurance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrates a tolerance for diverse populations.
- Effective communications with stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent documentation skills.
- Ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to analyze problems and initiate corrective measures; and organize tasks and set priorities.
- Interact professionally, effectively, and harmoniously with other people.
- Understand foundational and evidence-based practices for pretrial.
Functional Requirements:
- Working in a jail with security restrictions and close proximity to defendants; in a courtroom; travel between office locations; and non traditional shift, weekend and overtime assignments.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to obtain clearance based on a criminal history background check.
- Personal transportation for use on the job.
- Shift work.
- Documentation of yearly TB screen.
- Copy of complete transcripts are required with the application
Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian, maintenance).
Automatic Disqualification:
Automatic Disqualification:
- Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor.
- Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years.
- Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor).
- Family Violence conviction.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Regular Full-time
- Shift Hours May vary | Sunday - Saturday
- Hours will be discussed during departmental interview
- Will be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and during weather events as needed.
- Depends on Qualifications
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Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus, benefits
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com