Juvenile Electronic Monitoring Specialist

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill a vacancy of Juvenile Electronic Monitoring Specialist. 

This position is scheduled 12-hour shifts and requires flexibility to alternate between day and night shifts based on operational needs.

The starting pay for this position is $24.08.

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 general direction of the Juvenile Electronic Monitoring Specialist Supervisor, performs work of a responsible and professional nature related to the implementation of electronic monitoring provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. The member may be assigned operational responsibilities of a specific program, or responsibilities common to several programs. Specific job duties determined by assignment. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained. 

Shift work is required.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: No
 

• Addresses electronic monitoring violation notifications and initiate/dispatch law enforcement response when necessary
• Interviews and coordinates orientation and enrollment process of juvenile offenders to the Habitual Offender Monitoring and Enforcement (H.O.M.E) Electronic Monitoring process
• Requires direct juvenile contact at Criminal Justice Center and/or Pinellas County Jail Alternative Sentencing Office
• Initiates and maintains routine timely contact with offenders, parents/guardians, Juvenile Probation Officers, investigative analysts, and other appropriate personnel to ascertain offender's status
• Enters and retrieves tasks electronically involved in enrolling, tracking, and releasing juveniles from electronic monitoring
• Receives, reviews, and tracks the daily Unified Family Court (UFC) detention hearing and disposition dockets
• Provides daily court testimony in person, by facsimile, or telephone as required
• Monitors court proceedings in person as required
• Investigates juvenile's non-compliance information to be provided to law enforcement and/or Unified Family Court for disposition as needed
• Coordinates efforts with Operation H.O.M.E. Investigative Analyst and assists in preparation and review of criminal histories, violation reports, statistical reports and offender files
• Coordinates electronic monitoring processes with the Department of Juvenile Justice Juvenile Detention Center staff
• Provides electronic monitoring equipment/supplies as needed and reviews juvenile profiles completed by DJJ JDC for accuracy
• Refers program participants to appropriate juvenile justice system partners, treatment programs and other social services
• Monitors inclusion and exclusion zones for accuracy and offender compliance
• Communicates with School Resource Deputies to ensure compliance regarding school based activities
• Act as a liaison by and between Operation H.O.M.E. and Alternative Sentencing, 3M, State Attorney, Public Defender, Inmate Records, Department of Juvenile Justice, Judiciary
• Dispatches certified staff to address program non-compliance and completes address verifications, among other things
• Maintains electronic monitoring equipment
• Assists in training of personnel
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
• This position is considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, will 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:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice or related field
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Testing Required
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
• Consideration for this position will include a credit check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the juvenile justice system, including terminology, processes and procedures
• Knowledge of community resources, employment programs, social agencies or groups for referrals
• Skill in assessing individual offenders, through interviewing or other techniques, to evaluate their potential for success in program participation
• Operate office equipment and computer software and applications, including but not limited to FCIC/NCIC terminal and specialized software/hardware related to the Electronic Monitoring Program
• Must exhibit proficiency in the installation, removal, maintenance, activation and deactivation of all monitoring equipment
• Knowledge of correctional operations, court etiquette and procedure, as well as agency policies, regulations, and standard operating procedures
• Ability to make statutory offender program eligibility decisions
• Ability to interpret court minutes and related documents
• Problem solving/decision making skills
• Time management skills; sets priorities and organizes workload in an effective and efficient manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills
• Skill in accurate statistical, programmatic, and financial report preparation
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health 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 4 hours per day
• Stand up to 1 hour per day
• Walk up to 3 hours per day
• Continuously lift up to 10 lbs.
• Continuously reach
• Frequently bend, kneel, or twist
• Occasionally squat or climb