The
fundamental reason this job exists is to identify and monitor offenders placed
into community corrections programs, monitor and track the population of the
Montgomery County Detention Facility and to secure alternative releases for
targeted populations. The essential functions are: researches possible alternative releases for post-trial
offenders; supervises/monitors misdemeanor and felony offenders and pre-trial
population individual participating in community corrections programs; reports
progress of offenders; performs administrative duties; performs law enforcement
duties in conjunction with monitoring offender activities; prepares reports and
documentation; and manages the expedited docket. The Community Corrections Officer reports
directly to the Assistant Director of Community Corrections.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration,
public administration, criminal justice, criminology, counseling, psychology,
sociology or a closely related field from an accredited college or
university. One year of offender case management experience working in an
attorney’s, judge’s office or sheriff’s office, correctional facility,
probation or Community Corrections department or other qualifying court-related
experience. Preference
may be given to qualified applicants who are currently APOSTC certified. (Academy
fees are paid by the employer)
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the
requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Must have a valid
Alabama Driver’s License or have the ability to acquire one at the time of
employment.
NOTE: Hired employees in this position must enter the first available class to obtain APOST Peace Officer
Certification. For those
who are not APOST certified continued
employment is contingent upon obtaining the APOST Certification.