Description

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill a vacancy of Juvenile Electronic Monitoring Specialist. 

This position is scheduled 12-hour shifts and requires flexibility to alternate between day and night shifts based on operational needs.

The starting pay for this position is $24.08.

The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied.

Under the general direction of the Juvenile Electronic Monitoring Specialist Supervisor, performs work of a responsible and professional nature related to the implementation of electronic monitoring provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. The member may be assigned operational responsibilities of a specific program, or responsibilities common to several programs. Specific job duties determined by assignment. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained. 

Shift work is required.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: No

• Addresses electronic monitoring violation notifications and initiate/dispatch law enforcement response when necessary
  Interviews and coordinates orientation and enrollment process of juvenile offenders to the Habitual Offender Monitoring and Enforcement (H.O.M.E) Electronic Monitoring process
• Requires direct juvenile contact at Criminal Justice Center and/or Pinellas County Jail Alternative Sentencing Office
• Initiates and maintains routine timely contact with offenders, parents/guardians, Juvenile Probation Officers, investigative analysts, and other appropriate personnel to ascertain offender's status
• Enters and retrieves tasks electronically involved in enrolling, tracking, and releasing juveniles from electronic monitoring
• Receives, reviews, and tracks the daily Unified Family Court (UFC) detention hearing and disposition dockets
• Provides daily court testimony in person, by facsimile, or telephone as required
• Monitors court proceedings in person as required
• Investigates juvenile's non-compliance information to be provided to law enforcement and/or Unified Family Court for disposition as needed
• Coordinates efforts with Operation H.O.M.E. Investigative Analyst and assists in preparation and review of criminal histories, violation reports, statistical reports and offender files
• Coordinates electronic monitoring processes with the Department of Juvenile Justice Juvenile Detention Center staff
• Provides electronic monitoring equipment/supplies as needed and reviews juvenile profiles completed by DJJ JDC for accuracy
• Refers program participants to appropriate juvenile justice system partners, treatment programs and other social services
• Monitors inclusion and exclusion zones for accuracy and offender compliance
• Communicates with School Resource Deputies to ensure compliance regarding school based activities
• Act as a liaison by and between Operation H.O.M.E. and Alternative Sentencing, 3M, State Attorney, Public Defender, Inmate Records, Department of Juvenile Justice, Judiciary
• Dispatches certified staff to address program non-compliance and completes address verifications, among other things
• Maintains electronic monitoring equipment
• Assists in training of personnel
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
• This position is considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, will be required to report to work
• Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed
• This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice or related field
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Testing Required
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
• Consideration for this position will include a credit check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the juvenile justice system, including terminology, processes and procedures
• Knowledge of community resources, employment programs, social agencies or groups for referrals
• Skill in assessing individual offenders, through interviewing or other techniques, to evaluate their potential for success in program participation
• Operate office equipment and computer software and applications, including but not limited to FCIC/NCIC terminal and specialized software/hardware related to the Electronic Monitoring Program
• Must exhibit proficiency in the installation, removal, maintenance, activation and deactivation of all monitoring equipment
  Knowledge of correctional operations, court etiquette and procedure, as well as agency policies, regulations, and standard operating procedures
• Ability to make statutory offender program eligibility decisions
• Ability to interpret court minutes and related documents
• Problem solving/decision making skills
• Time management skills; sets priorities and organizes workload in an effective and efficient manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills
• Skill in accurate statistical, programmatic, and financial report preparation
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health of other individuals in the workplace

Physical Abilities:
The physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical work day to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position may be required to:

Sit up to 4 hours per day
Stand up to 1 hour per day
Walk up to 3 hours per day
Continuously lift up to 10 lbs.
Continuously reach
Frequently bend, kneel, or twist
Occasionally squat or climb