Overview

Position Title:Alternative Sentencing Officer

Company:City Of Carson City

Location:Carson City, NV

Job Description:

This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. 

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public, other agencies and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective work place environment.
  • Coordinates activities with other law enforcement agencies, courts and support agencies.
  • Compiles and maintains detailed reports
  • Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to it’s customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
  • Conduct home visits as required; attempts to locate defendants who fail to appear for court dates.
  • Coordinates case management for assigned defendants; maintains regular contact with defendants; supervises and monitors to ensure compliance with court requirements.
  • Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
  • Performs follow-up interviews and investigations as required.
  • Responsible for safety and security of courthouse facilities
  • Training-Attends training as required to satisfy State and departmental requirements.
  • Conducts criminal history investigations; serves warrants and notices to appear.
  • Appears on-time and as scheduled for the purpose of testifying in Justice and District courts; presents self and acts in a professional manner.
  • Confers with offenders, legal representatives, family members, and other concerned persons; reviews documents pertaining to legal and social history of offender as part of pre-sentencing investigations and to formulate rehabilitation plan; communicates policies, rules and expectations as required
  • Operates a motor vehicle in a safe and effective manner.
  • Provides recommendations in regard to conditional release or institutionalization of offenders; informs offender of legal requirements of conditional release; installs, monitors and removes house arrest electronic monitoring equipment.

Requirements:

  • Weaponry and associated safety practices.
  • Safety and security policies and procedures.
  • City, state, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances and court decisions related to department activities.
  • Personal computers utilizing standard and specialized software applications.
  • Policies, procedures, regulations and rules of alternative sentencing programs.
  • First aid and basic CPR methods.
  • Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
  • Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
  • Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
  • City geography.