Career Opportunity Announcement

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Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court
CAREER OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
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Pretrial Services Caseworker
Salary: $15.58/hour ($32,406.40/year)

The job
The Twelfth Judicial Circuit is accepting applications for a Pretrial Services Caseworker vacancy in Sarasota County. The position is in the Intake Unit in the Sarasota County jail. The Intake Unit is a 24-hour operation, with two 12-hour shifts. Working Oxymetholone (Anadrol) nights, weekends and holidays are part of this position, which includes a shift differential for working nights once training is completed.

A few of your daily responsibilities:
 Interview defendants and victims;
 review criminal histories, backgrounds, and verify information;
 conduct mental health and substance abuse assessments;
 write reports for the Court; and
 attend court hearings.

Some of the skills, knowledge and abilities needed:
 Effective and concise written and oral communication;
 knowledge of investigative and fact-gathering techniques;
 ability to observe, interpret, assess and record behavioral events;
 ability to organize and prioritize work;
 ability to take effective action and exercise sound judgment in emergency or crisis situations; and
 ability to interact with individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Education
A BA/BS from an accredited college or university with a major in criminal justice, social or behavioral science or related field. You must obtain certification by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) as a Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center (FCIC/NCIC) operator within six (6) months of appointment.

Benefits
The Sarasota County Government benefit package includes health, dental and vision insurance; supplemental insurance (cancer, disability, and accident); Florida Retirement System membership; and paid time off.

Apply
Apply directly through Sarasota County Government Career Opportunities page (https://www.scgov.net/government/career-opportunities). The posting will close January 18, 2019. You must complete the online application to be considered for this position. Cover letters are encouraged.