Pretrial Release Officer I Resume Example Fulton County Superior Court Administration

PRETRIAL RELEASE OFFICER I

Summary

Seeks to provide effective and supportive assistance while simultaneously continuing both personal and professional development as a paralegal and/or legal support staff.

Highlights

Best Case Bankruptcy Software
Time Matters Software
Westlaw and Lexis Nexis
State and Federal Law knowledge

Legal Research and Writing
File and Record Maintenance
Courtroom Practices Familiarity
Time Management

Experience

Pretrial Release Officer I, 02/2014 to CurrentFulton County Superior Court Administration － Atlanta, GA

Conducts interviews with defendants to determine if the defendants are a candidate for the pretrial release program, and verifies references, completes an application for the Public Defender's Services, Drug Court/Mental Health Referral, and Drug Screening.
Prepare a typed Bond Assessment Report that contains all identity, criminal history, and reference information to make an appropriate release recommendation.
Document accurately and completely all information gathered from the inmate during the interview process into the Odyssey system.
Assessing the defendants release eligibility Complete an exit interview with the defendant to prepare them for the next step after release.

Intern, 08/2014 to 12/2014Fulton County Solicitor General Office － Atlanta, GA

Investigate current charges to prepare case for court before due date.
Obtain arrest report/ incident report from the arresting agency by submitting request under the Open Records Request Act.
Obtain copies of victim and/or witness statements through phone contact.
Obtain copies of DVD/Photographs from the incident by submitting request to arresting agency.
Obtain certified copies of dispositions of the defendant's previous arrest.
Draft subpoenas and mailed correspondence.
Document a proof of service form in the database.
Update Microsoft Access when a new Drug Analysis Request is made.
Use an activity log to notate all documents that have been requested and received from agencies.
Compile and write an investigative report derived from the activity log based on the documents that were obtained from the investigation.
Create and Manage files by adding or updating information to reflect the progress on the case.

DUI Court Probation Officer, 02/2012 to 11/2013Judicial Correction Services － Jonesboro, GA

Supervising a specialized caseload of probationer's participating in the DUI Court Program of Clayton County State Court
Create, organize and maintain files and daily case notes on 2 electronic databases for each probationer.
Daily correspondence with the Judge, accountability courts team and treatment provider to ensure the probationers are in compliance.
Attend Bi-weekly DUI Court sessions as a program status check in with the Judge.
Administer random Breathalyzer and/or Urinalysis to probationers.
Bring alleged violations of the probationer to the attention of the court and be a witness for the state during the revocation hearing.
Create, redefine and/or improve program policies and procedures at a monthly team administrative meeting.

Probation Officer, 04/2010 to 01/2012Judicial Corrections Services － Jonesboro, GA

Determine when circumstances warrant modification of court orders and initiate the necessary action to procure a decision by the court on such modifications
Bring alleged violations of the probationer to the attention of the court and be a witness to the state during the revocation hearing
Completed statistical analysis by developing, updating and maintaining statistical and related records and reports.
Back up the accounting officer in their absence by receiving payments and applying payments appropriately to the probationers fine/restitution/fees.
Update a daily log to keep a count of the number of probationer's being returned to court for the entire office.

Detention Specialist, 03/2008 to 04/2010Cobb County Sheriff's Office － Marietta, GA

Monitoring and control of detainees; enforcement of security rules, regulations and procedures; and the provision of services and information to detainees
Complete intake process by entering detainee information while ensuring accuracy.
Utilize the NCIC / GCIC system to check for outstanding warrants; send teletypes to other law enforcement agencies for confirmation of outstanding warrants and arrange pickup if necessary.
Accept various payment methods for bonding the detainee out of jail and creating the bond document to be signed by all parties.
Operate security control rooms, providing monitoring of both inmates and security/fire control systems; control all movement within monitored areas and insures that inmates are safely and securely maintained.

Education and Coursework

Certificate:Paralegal Studies,2014Clayton State University － Morrow, Ga

Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing and Research, Real Estate Law, Business Organizations, Family Law, Law Office Skills, Bankruptcy, and Occupational Internship

Bachelor of Science:Criminology,2007North Carolina State University － Raleigh, NC

Introduction to Criminal Law in the U.S., The Justice System, Introduction to American Government, Criminology, Juvenile Delinquency, Sociology Research Methods, Law and Society, Social Psychology.

Skills

GCIC/ NCIC Certified, Microsoft Office, Acrobat Adobe, Windows, Mac, Type: 45 WPM

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Fulton County Superior Court Administration
Fulton County Solicitor General Office
Judicial Correction Services
Judicial Corrections Services
Cobb County Sheriff's Office

School Attended

Clayton State University
North Carolina State University

Job Titles Held:

Pretrial Release Officer I
Intern
DUI Court Probation Officer
Probation Officer
Detention Specialist

Degrees

Certificate : Paralegal Studies , 2014
Bachelor of Science : Criminology , 2007

Pretrial Release Officer I Resume Example

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