Pretrial Services Supervision Unit Supervisor (Business Professional II)

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and leader who enjoys working collaboratively and using data to drive improvements. This is an opportunity to support evidence-based practices, strengthen program operations, and work closely with Court Administration, the judiciary, and justice partners to promote effective pretrial services and positive outcomes for the community. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the criminal justice system, we encourage you to apply!

In this role, a few of your responsibilities include...

• Supervise, assign, and evaluate Pretrial Services staff, supporting training, development, recruitment, and onboarding.

• Monitor case management activities through regular case audits, timely case reviews, and compliance with court requirements and policies.

• Oversee program performance by analyzing data, case outcomes, and compliance measures to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Develop and implement program improvements, policies, procedures, and evidence-based practices that support public safety, court appearance, and equitable outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, court directives, and criminal justice information security requirements.

• Collaborate with Court Administration, the judiciary, justice partners, and community stakeholders to support program goals and effective pretrial services.

• Prepare and present reports, facilitate training, and communicate program information to leadership, staff, and external partners.

• Provide operational leadership as needed, including managing escalated client matters, maintaining a limited caseload, and overseeing the program in the Director’s absence.

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.

• May be required to work weekends, holidays, and shift work for a 24/7 operation.

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Industrial/Engineering Technology, or job-related field and two (2) years of job-related experience.

• OR: Six (6) years of professional job-related experience can be substituted at management discretion for the required education. 

• OR: Related professional program/project management may substitute for the required education at management discretion. 

• Valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, counseling, social or behavioral science, or a related field.

• Three years of experience in Juvenile Justice, Court Administration, law enforcement, corrections, social services, counseling, or a related field.

• Knowledge of criminal justice practices, courtroom procedures, applicable laws and regulations, community resources, and interviewing, counseling, and investigative techniques.

• Strong communication, interviewing, and report-writing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including in challenging situations.

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Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

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