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Agency Description

The Pretrial Service Department of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania’s mission is to safeguard pretrial justice while maximizing public safety and court appearance. Pretrial Services meets this mission through pre-arraignment interviews, supervised release services, appointment of counsel interviews, and enforcement of judicial orders.

You must visit https://www.courts.phila.gov/employment/to apply for this position by December 7, 2022. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED AT https://www.courts.phila.gov/employment/

This is interviewing and verification work in which the most significant aspect is full-time contact with defendants and others knowledgeable about them. This class conducts face-to-face or video interviews and performs telephonic investigations to obtain factual information that will be presented to a judicial authority for an appropriate release decision. The work differs from other clerical series in the First Judicial District in that it involves daily heavy client contact and is oriented toward a specific issue and a result. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative superior. Assignments require evaluative thinking and are performed in accordance with standard interviewing practices and established routines.

The Pretrial Bail Interviewing Unit operates 24/7/365. Employees of this class are categorized as essential personnel and must report to work during court closures, weekends, and holidays. Employees work non-traditional shift rotations and varying hours, which will include evening, overnight, and early morning hours.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Interviews arrested individuals for obtaining personal, employment, and prior criminal histories.
• Verifies residential addresses supplied by arrested individuals via telephone contact with provided references.
• Retrieves and evaluates court history data, such as individual’s court appearance records, pending charges, and prior criminal records from a computerized database.
• Additional assignments may require file maintenance and telephone verifications.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related work as required

You must visit https://www.courts.phila.gov/employment/to apply for this position by December 7, 2022. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED AT https://www.courts.phila.gov/employment/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Knowledge of interviewing techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of the operations and procedures of the particular courts of jurisdiction concerning assigned function.
• Knowledge of office practices and policies.
• Knowledge of the English language and spelling.
• Skill in eliciting information quickly and easily.
• Skill in giving information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to learn departmental functions and organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, and the general public.

You must visit https://www.courts.phila.gov/employment/to apply for this position by December 7, 2022. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED AT https://www.courts.phila.gov/employment/

REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR
• An associate’s degree, or 60 college credits, and at least 1 year’s full-time criminal justice experience or two years part-time experience, OR
• A high school diploma and 4 years full-time criminal justice experience. AND
• Appropriate experience in the use of personal computers and Windows software applications.
• Ability to work varied shift assignments, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation.
• After meeting minimum application standards by a panel review, must complete an evaluation and interview.
• City residency is required within (6) months of satisfactory completion of an employment orientation period.
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required.

The Pretrial Bail Interviewing Unit operates 24/7/365. Employees of this class are categorized as essential personnel and must report to work during court closures, weekends, and holidays. Employees work non-traditional shift rotations and varying hours, including evening, overnight, and early morning hours.

You must visit https://www.courts.phila.gov/employment/to apply for this position by December 7, 2022. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED AT https://www.courts.phila.gov/employment/

Salary Range: $35,367-$38,442

Successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available

The First Judicial District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the First Judicial District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.