Career Opportunities

Pretrial Services Intake Unit Supervisor

Job Location

Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center

Salary

$28.34/hour ($58,947.20/year) plus Sarasota County Government benefits.

Job

The Twelfth Judicial Circuit is accepting applications for a Pretrial Services Intake Unit Supervisor in Sarasota County. The position is in the Intake Unit in the Sarasota Judicial Center. The Intake Unit is a 24-hour operation. Working nights, weekends and holidays are part of this position. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and managing unit operations; supervising staff; and supporting data-driven decision-making. The role provides technical and analytical expertise in policy development, program implementation, and performance measurement, while ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and operational goals. 

A few of your daily responsibilities:

• Plans, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of Pretrial Services Case Officers within the Intake Unit;
• Establishes performance standards, monitors employee progress, and ensures timely completion of evaluations and performance plans; 
• Reviews staff-prepared reports submitted to the judiciary to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency;
• Participates in recruitment, selection, and onboarding of staff;
• Evaluates program operations for compliance and efficiency, identifying and addressing operational issues and opportunities for enhancement within the Intake Unit and related Pretrial Services programs;
• Interprets, develops and applies policies and procedures in accordance with Florida Statutes, program objectives, and national best practices.
• Monitors legislative changes and emerging trends, incorporating evidence-based practices to improve program effectiveness;
• Serves as the court’s FCIC Agency Coordinator (FAC), ensuring compliance with FBI and FDLE Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security policies;
• Collaborates with judiciary, State Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective service delivery;
• Represents the department at court and community meetings, including reporting on program data and operations.
• Coordinates Pretrial Services efforts through regular communication and collaboration with the Pretrial Services Director, Court Administration, and the judiciary; and
• Performs duties of case officers and administrative staff as needed to support operational demands. Serves in a leadership capacity in the absence of the Pretrial Service Director, including operational oversight and decision-making.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations as they relate to employees;
• knowledge of community resources, and state and federal agencies that provide social services and family support; 
• knowledge of advanced courtroom procedures, practices and demeanor;
• knowledge of advanced interviewing, counseling, screening and investigative and fact-gathering techniques;
• knowledge of basic safety practices related to work;
• knowledge of advanced record keeping and report writing principles and practices;
• knowledge of advanced psychological theories and behavior modification methods and practices, including behavioral interviewing; principles, theories and practices of the criminal justice system;
• knowledge of advanced principles and techniques for making effective oral and written presentations;
• skill in interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws codes and regulations as they relate to employees; and preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials; 
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and foster teamwork investigative and fact-gathering techniques;
• ability to interact successfully with individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained; 
• ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to staff and management; and
• ability to uphold high professional standards, accuracy, reliability and consistent growth within the local criminal justice system.

Education

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Industrial/Engineering Technology, or job-related field and two (2) years job-related experience -OR- Six (6) years professional job-related experience can be substituted at management discretion for the required education. -OR- Related professional program/project management may substitute for the required education at management discretion. Become CJIS Certified/keep CJIS Certification current. Required to obtain/maintain DJJ certification to screen arrested youth. 

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. Click here to learn more about the amazing benefits of being a Sarasota County Government employee!

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• The successful applicant will be subject to a Level 2 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/selection process, please call 941-749-3600 ext. 1791.
• Pursuant to section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, employment with the State Courts System is not covered under the Career Service System.  All employees of the State Courts System serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.