Court Services Officer 2 (Criminal Pretrial Services)

New Jersey Courts•Hackensack, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a Court Services Officer 2 for the Bergen Vicinage Pretrial Services Program. This role involves working with a team dedicated to upholding the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness, and quality service. The position contributes to meaningful work that impacts the public, focusing on issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization, and recovery court. The Judiciary workforce aims to improve the lives of individuals and families through various roles across courtrooms, administrative offices, and IT departments, while honoring individual dignity and fostering professionalism and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
Two years of professional experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion.
Experience in one or more of the following: reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and/or attorneys to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations.
Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits.
An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience.
Must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.
Must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey within one year of hiring, unless an exemption is granted.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pretrial services programs is helpful.

Responsibilities

Researching criminal case histories.
Conducting pretrial risk assessments.
Preparing reports.
Meeting with defendants.
Making recommendations to judges regarding conditions of pretrial release.
Staffing first appearance/Central Judicial Processing hearings and pretrial detention hearings.
Monitoring the conditions of pretrial release, primarily for higher-risk defendants.
Assisting pretrial defendants in attaining specific goals to ensure their appearance in court and public safety.
Reporting non-compliance with conditions of release to the court.
Providing guidance to clients with specific needs, including social, emotional, and rehabilitative concerns.
Making recommendations and/or referrals for social services, testing, treatment, and/or counseling.
Monitoring clients' treatment progress.
Assisting supervisors with training and mentoring of Pretrial Services staff.
Assisting with stakeholder and community outreach related to the Pretrial Services Program.
Working a non-traditional work week, which may include weekends, holidays, and after-hours on-call responsibilities.
Performing other related duties as required.