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The Twelfth Judicial Circuit is accepting applications for a Pretrial Services Intake Unit Supervisor in Sarasota County. This position provides professional, administrative, and supervisory leadership for the Sarasota County Government Pretrial Services Intake Unit, which operates 24/7, including weekends and holidays. The role oversees daily unit operations, supervises staff, and uses data and performance measures to support effective decision-making and program operations.

The ideal candidate is an organized, collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to providing effective pretrial services. This position offers the opportunity to guide a dedicated team, support policy and program improvements, and ensure operations align with statutory requirements, court directives, and organizational goals. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the criminal justice system, we encourage you to apply!

About the Position

In this role, you will...

• Supervise, assign, and evaluate Pretrial Services staff within the Intake Unit, 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.

• Serves as the court’s FCIC Agency Coordinator (FAC), ensuring compliance with FBI and FDLE Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security policies.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• 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.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

• 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.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

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.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to