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Join the Twelfth Judicial Circuit as a Pretrial Services Caseworker and play an important role in supporting the criminal justice process in Sarasota County. If you're a motivated professional who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and making a positive impact in your community, this could be the opportunity for you. Working as part of our Pretrial Services team, you'll help support individuals through the pretrial process while collaborating with courts, law enforcement, and community partners.

This full-time position offers a starting pay of $22.94 per hour and the chance to build a rewarding career in public service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, and are ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply today. Continue reading to learn more about the position, schedule, and qualifications.

About the Position

In this role, you will...

Supervise individuals on pretrial release, monitoring compliance with court-ordered conditions, including court appearances, testing requirements, electronic monitoring, curfews, travel restrictions, and no-contact orders.
Maintain regular contact with clients through in-person meetings, phone calls, and remote check-ins to support successful supervision.
Connect clients with community resources and support services while collaborating with law enforcement, courts, treatment providers, and other partner agencies.
Prepare and process supervision-related documentation, including case notes, reports, release agreements, and revocation requests when needed.
Maintain accurate case files and records, ensuring timely data entry and compliance with departmental and legal recordkeeping requirements.
Assist with client drug screening, investigation reports, statistical reporting, and other case management activities as assigned.
Attend court hearings, provide case information to the court, and testify regarding client compliance when required.
Support departmental operations by assisting with staff training, mentoring new employees, and participating in special projects or assignments as needed.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Must be available 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday - Saturday.
May be required to work weekends and holidays.
Your schedule would be shift work for a 24/7 operation.

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, counseling, social work, psychology, sociology, behavioral science, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
OR: Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college degree.
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.
Valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

Conduct interviews, gather information, and assess client situations using sound judgment and effective investigative techniques.
Maintain accurate case records and prepare clear, concise reports, documentation, and correspondence.
Communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, courts, partner agencies, and team members.
Build positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds while handling sensitive or challenging situations with professionalism.
Stay organized, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and respond appropriately in fast-paced, emergency, or crisis situations while maintaining high ethical and professional standards.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of 5 years.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

CJIS Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as part of the hiring process.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $22.94/hour

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