Salary: $47,617.02 – $76,123.01 Annually

Location: Department of the Jail, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Non-Exempt

Description

Responsible for implementing systems designed to effectively manage the jail population. Will identify and monitor cases persons to ensure timely and effective release from custody. Develop and communicate with other system stakeholders the important information and recommendations for consideration used in determining if someone should be released from jail. Once ordered, ensure timely release from custody. Develop listings and other information about local resources available to assist people in the jail including but not limited to, treatment providers, housing programs, and governmental agencies. Keep program records and assist in analyzing the data to determine the effectiveness of the overall process.

Work is performed under the direction of the Classification Supervisor. Performance is evaluated through observation, results obtained, oral/written reports, and appropriate employee performance appraisals.

Examples of Duties

• Manage the jail population by identifying and monitoring cases for release from the jail to the community or to intervention/diversion programs and help facilitate/coordinate information between inmates and the courts, the jail, and/or other related agencies
• Identify and facilitate court processes to ensure timely release from the jail to treatment/rehabilitation centers and/or the community
• Identify, monitor, and facilitate identified populations to ensure movement of cases in the court system for, but not limited to, misdemeanors, certain felonies, probationers, and the mentally ill
• Collect necessary data and submit monthly reports
• Screen and assess homeless and Veteran populations for appropriate release options
• Advise courts of recommended release of inmates
• Collaborate with community stakeholders to coordinate release options and resources
• Monitor and facilitate cases/referrals to the Division V Forensic Court
• Assist the bureau in jail population management through, but not limited to, managing housing areas, caseloads, assignments, referring/recruitment to inmate programs, and acting as court liaison

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and/or responsibilities of the position. The omission of specific job functions or tasks does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent to the position.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred Major(s):    Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or Human Services related field

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• One (1) or more years of related experience

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING:

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit/stand for moderate periods
• See/hear at a normal range
• Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
• Ambulate independently
• Lift/carry 15 pounds or less
• Push/pull light loads
• Bend and squat
• Manual dexterity

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Basic computer knowledge including word processing, database, and spreadsheet usage

Knowledge of inmate evaluation practices as well as mental health and substance abuse assessments

Ability to effectively interview and evaluate a variety of inmates

Knowledge of suicide risk assessment, basic mental health assessment, and substance abuse issues/practices

Knowledge of available resources and programs in the community

Ability to communicate effectively through both written and oral means

Ability to prioritize tasks quickly and multi-task continuously

Agency: Alachua County Sheriff’s Office

Address:P.O. Box 5489, Gainesville, Florida, 32627

Phone: (352) 367-4040
Website: https://acso.us/