Application Instructions

To be considered for employment at FJD, candidates must submit a completed employment application on our website at https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/cyberweb and click on Apply Now button to create an account or to log into their existing account.

About FJD

The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania is the Philadelphia County Court System composed of two courts: the Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court. Our mission is to adjudicate cases and provide services to the community within our jurisdiction while ensuring fair, timely, and accessible justice to the people of Philadelphia.

Benefits Summary

Full-time employees of the FJD are eligible for the following benefits:

·     FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA s Key Advantage program.

·     8-weeks of Paid parental leave

·     Generous paid time off: 10 days vacation, 15 sicks days, 5 annual (paid personal) leave days, 12 paid holidays.

·     Comprehensive and affordable health coverage to meet you and your family s needs.

·     Public Service Loan Forgiveness

·     Pension through Philadelphia Municipal Employees Retirement Plan

·     457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan is tax-advantage retirement plan to accelerate your retirement savings by putting money aside pretax into investment portfolios. This is separate from your pension.

·     Tuition Discounts and Scholarships: FJD participates in the City of Philadelphia s Return to Learning Partnership Program to provide access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Discounts range between 10% to 40%.

About Department

The Pretrial Service Department of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania s mission is to safeguard pretrial justice while maximizing public safety and court appearance. Pretrial Services meets this mission through pre-arraignment interviews, supervised release services, appointment of counsel interviews, and enforcement of judicial orders.

Position Summary

This is a part-time in-person position requiring work directly with court personnel, and judges in the Philadelphia Courts.

The Pretrial Service Department of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania s mission is to safeguard pretrial justice while maximizing public safety and court appearance. Pretrial Services meets this mission through pre-arraignment interviews, facilitating the release and subsequent monitoring of those court-ordered to Electronic Monitoring, providing supervised release and social services, and conducting appointment of counsel interviews.

The part-time positions within Pretrial Services involve various verification work within The Data Verification Unit, The Electronic Monitoring Center, and The Bail Interviewing Unit. The work in each of these units requires contact with criminal justice partners, attorneys, arrested individuals, and the general public to perform warrant verifications, process Electronic Monitoring Center alerts, and collect data from newly arrested individuals. An employee in this position must maintain professionalism, pay close attention to detail to ensure the information is recorded accurately, and communicate clearly and concisely. Assignments are traditionally routine and must be carried out per standards, well-defined procedures, polices and regulations.

The Data Verification Unit, Electronic Monitoring Unit, and the Bail Interviewing Units operate 24/7/365. Employees of this class are categorized as essential personnel and must report to work during court closures, weekends, and holidays.

Data Verification Unit and Electronic Monitoring Center both offer part-time, steady shift assignments. Shift availability and start times may vary and will be based on the staffing needs of the individual units.

Bail Interviewing Unit offers a part-time, on-call position. Shift availability and start times may vary and will be based on the staffing needs of the individual units.

Requirements

1. A high school diploma.
2. Appropriate experience in the use of personal computers and Windows software applications.
3. Ability to work varied shift assignments including nights, weekends, and holidays.
4. Satisfactory clearance of a criminal background investigation.
5. After meeting minimum application standards by a panel review, must complete an evaluation and interview.
6. Covid-19 Vaccination is recommended.
7. Part-Time on-site position.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned and required.

Data Verification Unit
Verification of bench warrants in various court systems;
Receive requests for court records related to bench warrants from correctional facilities, court officials, various law enforcement agencies, and/or the District Attorney s Office.
Performs routine data entry functions to record bench warrant-related arrest information.

Electronic Monitoring Center
Respond telephonically to Electronic Monitoring Alerts from the activity or inactivity of clients enrolled on EM House Arrest.
Input all information received from the defendant into the required databases along with relaying the information to the supervisor.
Sanitize Electronic Monitoring Equipment retrieved after completion of usage in the field.
Verification of phone calls and messaging through the Electronic Monitoring Unit vendor databases to confirm the defendant s location.

Bail Interviewing Unit
Interviews newly arrested individuals to obtain personal, employment, and education histories.
Verifies addresses supplied by newly arrested individuals via telephone contact.
A computerized database retrieves and evaluates court history data, such as an individual s court appearance history, pending charges, and prior criminal records.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Answers the telephone and may greet the public;
Provides general information pertaining to assigned function;
Replenishes computer printer paper, copier, or fax machine paper supplies;
Performs related functions and assignments as required or assigned by an administrative superior.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Standard office conditions.
Direct and non-direct contact with diverse court clientele

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in computer access and data entry on pre-established screens
• Ability to interact with the public in a tactful, professional, and efficient manner.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of the operations and procedures of the particular courts of jurisdiction with regard to assigned function.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the English language and spelling.
• Skill in eliciting information quickly and easily.
• Skill in giving information clearly and concisely.

The First Judicial District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the First Judicial District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.