Part-Time Pretrial & Justice Specialist I

Oakland County•Pontiac, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, supports a range of Pretrial & Justice Services functions, working with pretrial and sentenced individuals. Depending on assignment, the specialist may conduct assessments in local jails or lockups, make bail recommendations in District and Circuit Courts, supervise court-ordered release conditions, and facilitate groups or work directly with clients in the Step Forward Program. The work supports positive decision-making, prosocial behavior, and successful community engagement. The position involves interviewing misdemeanor and felony defendants, completing pretrial risk assessments, preparing or presenting bail recommendations, monitoring individuals on pretrial supervision, and providing case management to adult pretrial or sentenced defendants. The specialist may conduct intake interviews, develop treatment plans, facilitate individual or group sessions, report on program compliance, and coordinate with treatment programs and criminal justice agencies. The position is onsite in Oakland County, Michigan, and may require travel to other locations. Pretrial interviews may take place in jail booking areas or local police lockups; report preparation takes place in an office, and assignments may be at any District Court in Oakland County. The role may involve encounters with people who could become confrontational.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license, which must be maintained.
Pass a background check performed by the County or other appropriate agencies as required.
Ability to communicate accurately and convey information.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or be a passenger.

Nice To Haves

Preferred major in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field of study.

Responsibilities

Interview misdemeanor and felony defendants and complete pretrial risk assessments.
Prepare and/or present bail recommendations to the courts.
Run LEIN and access IMCAS and other databases.
Monitor defendants ordered to pretrial supervision by telephone or in person.
Provide reports to the court regarding program compliance.
Respond to inquiries from courts, probation officers, program participants, and other agencies.
Provide case management services to adult pretrial and/or sentenced defendants.
Conduct intake interviews and assess defendants to develop treatment aimed at reducing recidivism.
Impose sanctions and/or rewards as prescribed by policy.
When appropriate, arrange for incarcerated defendants or offenders to be released into alternative programming.
Act as a liaison between treatment programs and criminal justice agencies.
Use countywide and/or department-specific software to complete assignments.
Depending on assignment, develop treatment plans and facilitate group or individual sessions in specialized programs.
Collaborate with courts, law enforcement, and internal teams to support successful outcomes.