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Pretrial Case Manager

Salary

$22.50 Hourly

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Full-Time with Benefits

Job Number

02622

Department

Sheriff

Division

CSB- Pretrial

Opening Date

09/05/2025

Closing Date

9/18/2025 11:59 AM Mountain

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General Summary

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Performs work in the assessment, processing and monitoring of clients in the Ada County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) Pretrial Services Unit. This position exists in the high liability, presentence part of the judicial process. The incumbent will read and process court documents to ensure proper execution of court orders, monitor and interpret urinalysis and electronic monitoring results, meet with defendants in an office setting to discuss electronic monitoring and/or other substance abuse evaluations, results, expectations and guidelines, and perform related duties as required. The position is located at the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Court Services Bureau.

SHIFT INFORMATION

Generally Monday - Friday, day shift hours, with some flexibility required.

BENEFITS

Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances

Idaho PERSI retirement plan

Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%

Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care

Post-Employment Health Plan – 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances

Eleven (11) paid holidays annually

Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave

No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities

Wellness Program

Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA

Visit adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package.

Essential Functions

+ Works directly with defendants subject to various Pretrial monitoring and supervision conditions;

+ Assesses defendant barriers and needs, creating and implementing individualized case plans based on findings;

+ Supervises based on assessment level and evidence-based practices to mitigate community risk and foster defendant success;

+ Communicates effectively with external vendors to ensure optimal service;

+ Responds to questions and requests from defendants, the public, law enforcement partners, and stakeholders;

+ Performs accurate and thorough data mining and entry in various internal and external systems;

+ Provides written and verbal court testimony related to Pretrial programs, monitoring and testing;

+ Completes supervision appointments, enrolls defendants into programs and maintains electronic records and files covering a broad range of daily actions and tasks regarding defendant supervision;

+ Audits Pretrial and electronic monitoring files and data for accuracy to verify required and supporting documentation is complete;

+ Processes court orders and no contact/protection orders for accurate data input and monitoring to assist in community and victim safety;

+ Performs criminal history database searches;

+ Maintains required certifications including but not limited to ILETS, internal training, and NAPSA Pretrial Certification.

Additional Functions:

+ Performs some job duties within a correctional facility;

+ Gathers risk assessment information, interviews inmates, and completes accurate and thorough risk assessment reports for court stakeholders;

+ Performs related functions as required.

Job Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree preferred in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or a related human service field or equivalent experience;

+ Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent;

+ Must have a basic understanding of Pretrial justice, Misdemeanor Probation, and Alternatives to Incarceration concepts as it relates to the community and jail settings;

+ Must possess case management and customer service skills;

+ Previous experience working with and/or supervising criminal justice involved persons preferred;

+ Knowledge of legal terminology and forms preferred;

+ Knowledge of computer systems, file structure and Microsoft Office;

+ Knowledge in personal safety best practices;

+ Knowledge of local community resources (i.e. housing, SUD treatment, transportation) preferred;

+ Skills in de-escalating confrontational situations;

+ Skills in report writing and confidential record keeping;

+ Ability to work with high-risk offenders who may possess violent offenses and/or violent behavior;

+ Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with culturally diverse populations;

+ Ability to learn new computer applications;

+ Ability to input and maintain a large amount of data with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality;

+ Ability to research, investigate and correct clerical data;

+ Ability to follow written and verbal instructions;

+ Ability to adapt to changes in processes; and

+ Ability to effectively evaluate potentially adverse or unsafe situations and react according to department policy.

Other Requirements:

+ Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph and background investigation prior to hire;

+ This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

+ Most of the work is performed in and around the jail facility and involves an element of personal risk;

+ Work is performed in an office environment and the employees in this class are subject to inside environmental conditions;

+ May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.

Disclaimer:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

Healthcare:

+ Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles

+ Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investments Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match

+ 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.

+ Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program

+ Free bus pass

Paid-leave:

+ 11 paid holidays per year

+ 8 weeks paid Parental Leave

+ Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee

+ Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee

+ 5 days paid bereavement leave

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

+ Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible

+ Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

Optional Benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

+ NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance

+ AFLAC

Visit us at adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more!

01

Describe your understanding of Pretrial Justice, Alternatives to incarceration, Sentencing and Probation. What are, if any, the benefits to the individual charged with a crime, the community and the jail?

02

What constitutional rights do individuals maintain once they have been arraigned on a criminal charge but have not had their case heard in a court of law (Pretrial Defendants)?

03

Provide an example of a time when you effectively obtained required information verbally from a reluctant or difficult person. This can be from a customer (internal or external), co-worker, or member of the community. What tactics did you successfully use to obtain this information?

04

The posted hiring wage for this position is acceptable to me, and I am aware there is no negotiating outside of the posted wage.

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Employer

Ada County

Department

Sheriff

Address

7200 Barrister Dr. Boise, Idaho, 83704

Website

www.adacounty.id.gov/sheriff

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