The position of Bail Bond Assistant of the Borough of South River is
hereby created under the direction of the Municipal Court Judge and shall
perform multifaceted, specialized bail bond procedures working independently
or under minimum direction. This individual will perform accounting/bookkeeping
in accordance with bail bond procedure and perform other related duties as
required. This individual will work closely with insurance companies, bail
bonding agencies, bail bondsmen, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Court
Administrator.
The powers and duties of the Bail Bond Assistant shall include but not
be limited to:
A. Posting of bail bonds as received for traffic and criminal
matters (ATS/ACS).
B. Use RMDS for surety bond registry, insurance company,
and bail bond company daily updates.
C. Forfeit bail in ATS/ACS; send forfeited notices to appropriate
agencies.
D. Tracking of bail bond forfeitures and reinstatements
or settlement.
E. Processing judgment of default to the Clerk of the Superior
Court.
F. Receive and process motions to vacate forfeiture.
G. Accept checks to satisfy judgments from insurance companies
and processing through ATS/ACS system.
H. Other correspondence to the Clerk of the Superior Court,
bail bonding companies and other agencies.
I. Follow the bail on account; monthly report for all noncash
bails.
The Bail Bond Assistant shall have the following knowledge, abilities
and skills, including but not limited to:
A. Accept and process any payments through the Violations
Department.
B. Assist with other daily office functions as needed.
C. Answer phone inquiries related to all aspects of Court
relations.
D. Other duties as may be assigned.
The Bail Bond Assistant shall have the following education, experience
and training:
A. Possess an associate's degree in related field (preferred).
B. Graduate from high school and full-time work experience
in related field may be substituted for college degree.
C. Must be computer literate with knowledge of PCs and automated
systems.
D. Have knowledge of general accounting, accounts payable/receivables,
and banking.
E. Able to work independently or as a team member.
F. Ability to prioritize and demonstrate excellent written
and oral communication skills.
Attire shall be business Professional. Attire must be suitable for the
position in order to maintain the professional image of the Municipal Court
(no jeans, shorts, T-shirts).
The Bail Bond Assistant shall receive as compensation for services an
annual salary, which shall be fixed in accordance with the provisions of the
ordinances governing salaries.