Alternative Sentencing Specialist

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill a vacancy of Alternative Sentencing Specialist.

This position is scheduled Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm. 

The starting pay for this position is $20.22/hour. 
 

The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied.

Under the direction of a supervisor, members in this position perform administrative duties of a routine to moderately complex nature. This position requires entering and maintaining information into databases, updating files, processing forms, researching information, managing records, scheduling appointments, providing information to callers and/or walk-in citizens, and maintaining knowledge of the agency’s policies and procedures. Work is reviewed through observation, review of work products, and results obtained.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: No
 

• Provides comprehensive administrative support including responding to public inquiries, screening calls, acting as a liaison between citizens, staff, and supervisors
• Monitors and reviews files to ensure S/ROR defendants are remaining in compliance with court orders and court attendance, to include weekly offender check-ins via telephone, email or in person
• Researches court cases to determine if there has been a disposition or modification of conditions of release; notifies the appropriate individuals as necessary
• Makes appropriate notification of reporting offenders
• Completes and appropriately documents weekly check-ins via in person, email and telephone
• Coordinates sentenced offender fingerprints
• Answers telephones and gives information to callers, takes messages, or transfers calls to appropriate individuals
• Reviews and verifies source materials to determine accuracy and completeness of information
• Schedules drug testing appointments
• Performs criminal history search inquiries utilizing databases
• Monitors or maintains electronic filing/scanning systems and recording of information
• Composes, types, and distributes meeting notes, routine correspondence, or reports, such as presentations or expense or monthly reports
• Greets visitors, members and offenders and addresses their inquiries or directs them to the appropriate individuals according to their needs
• Operates office equipment, fax machines, scanners, copiers, and may arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions
• Conducts minor research, collecting information on non-technical, operational, or administrative issues and type summary of research findings
• Enters, updates, processes, and maintains records, files, applications, and/or forms
• Processes timekeeping, attendance, overtime, and time-off requests for department submission to payroll
• Conducts Pre-Screens on defendants to determine if they meet the criteria for ASU programs
• Prepares the file of noncompliant defendants with necessary documentation to present to the Specialists
• Interacts with SAO regarding PCSO member availability for court
• Interacts with victim witness to determine member availability - using conflict sheet provided by victim witness Subpoena Control
• Contacts members with disposition updates and notifications for subpoenas
• Specialized functions and responsibilities may vary by area of assignment
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
• This position may be considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, may be required to report to work
• Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary

Qualifications:

• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
• One (1) year experience in a clerical office environment
• Testing Required
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computer terminal, copy machine, and calculators
• Time management skills and inter-personal skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Accurate typing skills
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Physical Abilities:

The physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical work day to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position may be required to:

• Sit up to 8 hours per day
• Stand up to 3 hours per day
• Walk up to 2 hours per day
• Occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally bend, squat, reach, kneel, and twist