Court Compliance Officer job in Lakewood

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant and the Court Administrator, perform duties in one or more of the following program areas: court security, probation, electronic home monitoring, and City work crew programs. Maintain order and security in the courtroom, transport defendants to and from jail, perform case management duties for misdemeanant offenders referred to probation, monitor offender compliance with court orders and report to the court on progress and violations, and plan, organize, schedule, assign and oversee the City's work crew program activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Screen people and ensure safety, security, and courtroom decorum during court sessions.

Provide security throughout City Hall as needed.

Maintain daily log and activity reports on all persons screened through the metal detector; report any issues that may occur.

Search people of the same or opposite gender; and inventory items taken or secured when someone is ordered into custody.

Carry a city issued firearm and taser; qualify according to Lakewood Police Department (LPD) standards.

Escort prisoners to and from different jail locations, transport vehicles, courtrooms, holding cells, rest rooms and other facilities.

Effectively deal with violations of laws, rules, policies, and procedures on an impartial basis.

Pursuant to a warrant or other court order, Court Compliance Officers (CCO’s) are authorized to arrest, detain, transport and book individuals into jail. CCO’s may also detain individuals without a warrant or other court order when a police officer would have authority to make an arrest without a warrant under RCW 10.31.100 and when the individual(s) to be detained is in or adjacent to Lakewood City Hall. In such instance, CCO’s must contact the Lakewood Police Department, whose employee(s) will be responsible for making any enforcement decisions. CCO’s may use reasonable force and take reasonable measures necessary to accomplish any of their duties.

CCO’s shall not have authority to initiate, by citation, warrantless arrest or otherwise, any criminal prosecution or infraction. However, CCO’s may write reports to document criminal activity and provide those reports to police and/or a prosecuting authority. CCO’s may also write reports relating to offender compliance or lack of compliance with court orders and provide those reports to the Court, Police, a Prosecuting Authority and/or attorneys as appropriate.

Apply justifiable levels of force on individuals, to overcome resistance and protect citizens, themselves, and others.

Perform emergency first aid and CPR procedures.

Maintain assigned probation offenders’ files and case notes, enter data into automated systems, maintain and compile reports on caseload status and program activities.

Observe clients’ urinalysis samples and complete supporting documentation.

Screen, schedule and coordinate offenders for program participation in various alternative sentencing programs.

Orient offenders to electronic home monitoring (EHM) and work crew program protocols, requirements, and expectations.

Monitor, oversee, and report on EHM.

Independently perform complete case management duties for misdemeanant offenders referred by the Municipal Court to various alternative sentencing programs including Community Service and Probation. Advise clients of conditions of supervision and obtaining necessary signatures.

Monitor all participants in Veterans/Community Court: Conduct weekly probation appointments; prepare progress reports and make recommendations of needed action for each court calendar. Immediately advise teams of participants who have an emergent situation or need assistance.

Facilitate Domestic Violence Moral Reconation Therapy (DVMRT) which is peer to peer training to hold offenders accountable on domestic violence cases, while exploring thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes to change behavior when confronted with emotional problems.

Conduct initial intake interviews with offenders, conduct risk assessments, assess skills of the offender and a variety of social and psychological dysfunctions; identify potential problems for placement in alternative sentencing; counsel clients including problem solving, treatment alternatives and participation in positive activities.

Make recommendations to the Court on the dispensation of referred cases based on programs such as electronic home monitoring, community service and work crew; prepare and present information on alternative sentencing programs to community agencies.

Develop probation programs and refer individuals to outside agencies as appropriate.

Submit and monitor reports to offenders found to be in violation or compliance of their, deferred sentence, treatment programs, and deferred prosecution or release agreement; request emergency warrants as needed.

Offer counseling and training in basic life skills to assigned clients. Assist offenders in assessing their strengths and weaknesses; refer to counseling and treatment programs; assist offenders to develop problem solving techniques, personal accountability, and assist in obtaining employment.

Conduct pre-sentence investigations as assigned pursuant to Order of the Court; evaluate information and make recommendations to the Court.

Consult with supervisor regarding significant matters in a case.

Oversee community service work crew program activities; coordinate with city departments to develop work projects and schedules.

Supervise crew members; assess crew members’ skills, provide training, and assign work tasks. Document inappropriate behavior of crew members for appropriate action; make recommendations regarding decision to terminate from program. May terminate program participants immediately due to inappropriate behavior and/or attitude while working on crew.

Transport crew members and equipment to job sites via van and utility trailer.

Ensure work site and equipment safety procedures are followed.

Keep inventory of all hand and power tools; make recommendations for repair and replacement; purchase materials as needed.

Perform related duties as assigned.