Bail Agent Resume

The law has a provision of avoiding jail till the trial begins and final verdict on guilty or innocent is given by the court. This procedure in the law is known as bail. There are many suspects who cannot pay for their freedom and have to languish in the jail. For them, bail agents are like a beacon in the dark who buy them there freedom and to appear for the trail from home. These agents work with bail bond agencies, or themselves as a self-employed person, or some insurance companies. They liaise between the court and defendants and provide funds for the release of the their clients from custody and attend trail from outside.

A bail agent license (as per state's requirement), flawless written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, abilities to operate computer, liaise with law enforcement departments and the court personnel, and multi-task are needed.

Bail Agent Resume Example

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Philip M. Murphy
2895 Kildeer Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 757-229-0728
Email: pmmurphy@anymail.com

Career Objective:

Looking for a bail agent job with “Multi Bail Bonds,” and liaise with the local police, court, and investigation agencies and post bail bonds for clients.

Summary of Skills:

• Experience in processing and posting bail bonds
• Knowledge of the U.S. criminal and civil law
• Skilled in underwriting and completing court formalities
• Valid driving license and good driving records
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and computer skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work

Work Experience:

Bail Agent
City Bail Bonds, Williamsburg, VA
October 2014 - Present

• Visiting and interviewing suspects lodged in the jail and getting information on bail requirements
• Liaising with police officers, court clerks, and investigation agencies and collecting information on suspects
• Assessing the defendant's qualifications for bond and taking decision on bailing him out
• Assessing client's ability to pay fee and honor court's summons
• Collecting fee from defendants and processing paperwork
• Ensuring client's appear for court hearings, and hunting for those who don't

Bail Agent
ABC Bail Bonds, Williamsburg, VA
June 2013 - September 2014

• Provided professional and knowledgeable customer service to clients
• Informed clients on the consequences of skipping court hearings
• Located and presented absconding defendants
• Drafted and submitted sales receipts and legal paperwork to the manager
• Collected and assessed information on client's credit card usage, credit reports, and telephone records

Education:

• High School Diploma
  St. Angel School, Williamsburg, VA
  2011

• Certification in Criminal Law
  ABC Technical Institute, Williamsburg, VA
  2012

Reference:

On request.