Company Description
A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.
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What we offer
- Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
- Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
- Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
- Benefits - We care about your well-being.
Agency Description
The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania (“FJD”) is the Philadelphia County Court System and is composed of two courts: the Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court. The mission of the FJD 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. The FJD is part of the Unified Judicial System reporting into the Pennsylvania Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Job Description
This is an essential personnel field supervision position. Work includes participant supervision of those who will obtain and verify information required as part of bail guidelines and probationary sentencing for installation of Electronic Monitoring equipment into residences and on individuals. Work also involves participant supervision of those who perform telephone and field investigations to verify necessary documents and operable equipment related to Electronic Monitoring installation and attachment. There is physical and direct contact with clients and their residences during this process. This work is conducted and completed in teams and is documented daily. This position will supervise team(s) and also participate in the field work and daily task. Assignments also require basic knowledge of telephone installation with external equipment attached by field personnel.
In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Assists an administrator by completing and following through on administrative problems.
- Serves in a coordinating capacity with some authority for making commitments.
- Investigates administrative problems and recommends solutions.
- Independently completes major studies in an assigned service function.
- Depending on area of assignment, performs tasks such as interviewing prospective employees.
- Obtains and analyzes facts concerning residential investigations directly related to Electronic Monitoring Court Orders.
- Prepares Operational Reports when directed.
- Serves at the direction of the Electronic Monitoring Unit Field Operations Supervisor.
- Ensure the daily field operations are completed using all available resources.
In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of office management standards, procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of supervisory methods and practices.
- Some knowledge of the principles and standards of administrative organizations and management.
- Some knowledge of the principles of procedures analysis, work simplification, and forms and records control.
- Ability to represent the assigned unit in conferences and meetings with the public and private officials.
- Ability to supervise a staff engaged in varied Electronic Monitoring Field assignments.
- Ability to supervise a staff engaged in varied clerical functions.
- Ability to understand, carry out and communicate effectively to subordinates and/or associates new or changed procedures and operations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
- Ability to work a rotational schedule 24 hours a day, seven days a week, holidays, court closures, and inclement weather.
- Skilled in eliciting and giving information quickly, clearly, concisely, and easily.
- Knowledge of interviewing techniques and principles.
- Ability to wear required uniform while in the performance of the job duties.
- Ability to perform field work in the community interacting often with citizens of Philadelphia.
In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of administrative experience.
OR
- Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience providing the characteristics required to perform the essential functions of the class may substitute.
- Appropriate experience in the use of personal computers and Windows software applications.
- Ability to work varied shift assignments including nights, weekends, and holidays as Essential Personnel.
- Ability to work 8-12 hour shifts.
- Successful completion of a background check.
- After meeting the minimum application standards by a panel review, applicant must complete an evaluation and interview.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
- Must work on site (not remote).
In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.
Additional Information
In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.
Salary Range: $56,225 - $62,112 (G22)
Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
- Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
- Parental Benefits: The First Judicial District of PA offers 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
- The First Judicial District of PA does not have a residency requirement.
- We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
- Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Generous retirement savings options are available
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Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
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