Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Assistant Electronic Monitoring Specialist
🇺🇸Massachusetts, United States2 days ago
$68,037 – $100KMidFull Time
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Departmental Mission Statement: Protecting and Building Safer, Healthier, Stronger Communities.
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-probation-service
Notes:
Applicants must indicate the shifts they are interested in working in the screening question when prompted.
A successful candidate may be required to work night and weekend shifts, depending on the operational needs of the program.
The successful candidate must also be available to work extended shifts when required to maintain continuous coverage during shift changes.
The successful candidate must also be available to work holidays when required.
Position Summary: Monitors probationers, parolees, and the Department of Corrections (DOC) inmates (clients) on the GPS monitoring and remote breath alcohol testing equipment, advises them on best practices to stay in compliance and troubleshoots any issues. Handles equipment-generated alerts, investigates and triages justice-involved client issues or potential violations, provides administrative support by completing warrants, working with public safety personnel and the day-to-day duties of the electronic monitoring office. Fields telephone calls from court officials, public safety personnel, and clients, and responds appropriately with good customer service. Communicates issues to supervisors, probation officers, the Warrant Management Unit (WMU), and MPS senior staff.
The Electronic Monitoring Unit is a 24 hour/7 day a week operation of the Massachusetts Probation Service, comprised of multiple shifts; including holidays, weekends, and possible extended shifts, located at the Massachusetts Probation Service Training and Operation Center (MTOC).
Supervision Received: Works under the direction of a Department Head.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Investigates and responds to equipment-generated alerts and advises clients on best practices to stay in compliance and troubleshoots any issues.
• Answers telephone calls from Court Officials, clients and other case-related callers, which may include victims. Responds to inquiries, provides guidance to remedy issues raised by callers and ensures compliance which may include corrective action.
• Maintains accurate accounts of notes and narrative as it relates to investigation and troubleshooting within the software.
• Works with, probation, parole and DOC officers to monitor clients on GPS and remote breath alcohol equipment.
• Communicates issues to probation officers, parole officers, DOC personnel, the WMU, and MPS senior staff as it relates to case-related alerts and justice-involved client issues .
• Prepares and sends warrants, in conjunction with the WMU, and communicates with law enforcement.
• After victim-related warrant issuance, contacts victims via phone and initiates Victim Notification Protocol, if victim has requested notification.
• Processes schedules and client profile changes under WMU, MPS, Parole and DOC authorization.
• Maintains contact and develops working relationships with local probation departments and outside agencies.
• Investigates inquiries from local law enforcement including providing tracking information and completing crime correlation requests.
• Prepares statistical and narrative reports for Program Manager and Electronic Monitoring Coordinators.
• Performs administrative and clerical tasks.
• Performs other related duties as required .
Job Competencies: Ethics and Values: Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Trial Court.
Mission Driven: Employees are fully committed to fulfilling the Trial Court and associated Departmental missions.
Professional Development: Employees are committed to participating in ongoing Trial Court training and educational offerings to advance their professional development. Managers are equally committed to affording opportunities to those they supervise as scheduling permits.
Customer Service: Conducts oneself in a courteous and professional manner towards both Trial Court employees and the public.
Applied Knowledge: Knowledge of and ability to deal effectively with monitored populations, the public, as well as with court agency officials.
Adaptability: Understands the need to occasionally alter one’s duties to appropriately address changing court conditions at any moment.
Collaboration: Demonstrates flexibility and openness to modifications and adaptations suitable to the situation. Receptive to diverse ideas while respecting other’s opinions and roles.
Commitment to Diversity: Promotes an environment of diversity through understanding, respect, and positive communication with persons of varied racial, ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience:
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university
• Four (4) years of related work experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for meeting minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of:
• Modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software.
• Departmental and court policies and procedures.
• Case management.
• Electronic monitoring equipment.
Skill in:
• Organization and time management.
• Customer service.
• De-escalation and conflict resolution.
• Typing.
• Attention to detail.
Ability to:
• Establish effective working relationships with others.
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain composure and respond to highly sensitive situations.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports.
• Maintain appropriate records.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Work independently and follow oral and written instructions.
• Troubleshoot electronic monitoring equipment.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not require supervision of others.
Working Conditions: Work is frequently performed in office or similar indoor environments and in warehouses or file/storage environments.
Physical Demands: This position requires light work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.