TECHNICAL CRIMINAL ADMINISTRATOR

Full Job Description

POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
AFTER A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

Requirements

Supervises, trains, and monitors the Criminal File Desk, Indictments, Bond Forfeiture, Expunctions, Seizures, Felony Intake and Imaging staff.

Prioritizes daily work flow for each section, reassigning section personnel as necessary.Ensures that all new cases filed are accurate and that the information is correct in the system before distributing files to courts.Assumes the duties of the Assistant Manager or Manager in their absence.Provides computer training on new programs and amendments in JIMS for Criminal Section Administrative, Associate, File Desk, and Bond Forfeiture Clerks.Interacts daily with attorneys, bondsmen, public, private process servers, runners and the general public to access case information, answering questions and directing them to the proper departments on a daily basis.Assists with screening and interviewing new applicants.

Responsible for providing input to management for Intake areas for completion of annual performance reviews.Corrects and edits all errors on the Justice Information Maintenance Systems (JIMS).Researches new technologies that will provide a more cost effective judicial system and increase efficiency.

Verifies SB 1863 payment plan applications and sets up payment plans for approximately 350 – 400 probationers monthly.Stays abreast of current laws and revisions on new legislation that impact felony collections.Understands and refers to the Criminal Code of Procedures book.Develops and implements policies and procedures, maintains collection database, develops training methods, and recommends improvements to enhance revenue collection.

Communicates with Criminal Judges, Law Enforcement agencies, Bondsmen, and other County departments to resolve problems.Researches, removes and changes data from the data base from granted expunged orders, paying close attention to the specifics of the order.

Keeps abreast of changes in Civil Service rules and stays current with any policy modifications made by the District Clerk to keep employees informed.Processes, collects and sets up payment plans for parolees newly released from the Texas Correctional Institution of Criminal Justice.Adjusts, corrects, and builds court costs, fines and attorney fees in the Justice Information Management Systems.Checks monthly reports for parole inquiries so that a true accounts receivable is generated if any queries are requested.Researches inmate trust accounts to make sure Justice Information Management Systems (JIMS) reflects the correct cost amount along with fines and attorney fees.Verifies and reviews all credit card receipts and daily credit card processing.Performs all other related duties as required.

Qualifications NOTE: You must fill out the work history and education sections of application to show you have years of experience/education as required by hiring department or be disqualified.Bachelor's Degree or higher education + Five (5) full-time years of related experience including three (3) full-time years as an associate clerk, Two (2) full-time years of technical computer experience, AND Two (2) full-time years of accounting skills required.

~OR~Associate's Degree + Seven (7) full-time years of related experience including three (3) full-time years as an associate clerk, Two (2) full-time years of technical computer experience, AND Two (2) full-time years of accounting skills required.

~OR~ High School Diploma or GED + Nine (9) full-time years of related experience including three (3) full-time years as an associate clerk, Two (2) full-time years of technical computer experience, AND Two (2) full-time years of accounting skills required.

Knowledge of Justice Information Management Systems and office equipment.Knowledge of Texas Criminal Procedure and Tarrant County Local rules.

Must possess strong time management leadership and communication skills. Must have team dynamics, exhibit professional demeanor and possess highly developed problem-solving skills.

Must possess marketing skills to increase electronic filing usage.

*Must have the ability to type 50 wpm.Experience in the information systems environment, including knowledge of personal computers and local area networks, plus software capabilities in word processing and spreadsheets.

Excellent oral and written communication/presentations skills.

Effective interpersonal and leadership skills.* TYPING TESTS ARE ADMINISTERED BY INVITATION ONLY Click the link below for additional information regarding typing test Typing Test ProceduresIf hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing.Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment.

A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

Additional Information While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, stoop, sit, and lift.