Career Opportunities

Updated Pretrial Services Caseworker

Job Location

Sarasota County

Position Type

Full-time

Position Available

Immediately

Salary

$17.80/hour ($37,024.00/annually), plus benefits (Sarasota County Government position)

Job

The Twelfth Judicial Circuit is accepting applications for a Pretrial Services Caseworker vacancy in Sarasota County. The position is in the Intake Unit. The Intake Unit is a 24-hour operation, with two 12-hour shifts. There will be a 6% 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.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• 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

Sarasota County's Employee Health and Benefits Mission is: Exceptional resources dedicated to providing premiere services to enhance the quality of life, health and culture of our employees and their families.

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Apply

Apply directly through the Sarasota County Career Opportunities page. Cover letters are encouraged.

The successful applicant will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.  The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability.  If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the application or selection process, please call 941-861-7811.

Pursuant to 110.205(2)(c) of the Florida Statutes, employment with the State Courts System is not covered under the Career Service System and all employees of the State System serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.