That's called, "Release on own recognizance" or referred to as ROR. That's where, technically, you're not posting any bail, but technically under the law it's deemed to be bail. It's ROR.
A person can remain on bail for the amount of time that their case is proceeding before the Court. What is a 'surety' in bail? A surety is a person who guarantees the defendant will attend their court date after being granted bail.
No - if you signed the bond it doesn't matter whether you have a job or not - or whether the bondsman asked you if you did. You are liable as surety on the bond - having a job or not has nothing to do with your liability. Sorry.
You may be eligible for an unsecured bond if you committed a minor crime. In addition, a court may be more inclined to offer you the option of an unsecured bond if you have no criminal history. If you accept an unsecured bond, it is in your best interest to comply with its terms.
An unsecured bond represents an obligation not backed by any assets. If you receive an unsecured bond, you can sign an agreement that you will appear in court following your arrest. If you do not appear in court per your bond agreement, you will be fined. Unsecured bonds are considered “good faith” agreements.
A surety bond helps to protect the public from damages if a public official is not faithful to the duties of their office. This is especially important when the public official is responsible for handling public funds.