Pretrial & Justice Specialist I

Oakland County•Pontiac, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position supports a wide range of Pretrial & Justice Services functions, working with both pretrial and sentenced individuals. Depending on assignment, responsibilities may include conducting assessments in local jails or lockups, making informed bail recommendations in District and Circuit Courts, supervising court-ordered release conditions, and facilitating groups. The role also involves working directly with clients in the Step Forward Program to help them build skills for positive decision-making, encourage prosocial behavior, and promote successful community engagement.

Requirements

Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a preferred major in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field of study.
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur’s license.
Must pass a background check performed by the County or other appropriate agencies as required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and skill in investigating, interviewing and counseling practices, procedures, and techniques.
Familiarity with criminal justice system process
Considerable ability to prepare and present technical written and oral reports.
Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Reasonable ability to communicate under adverse conditions with distressed and diverse populations.
Reasonable ability to utilize current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and Internet software.
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Easily adaptable to changes in work assignment, shift, or location.

Responsibilities

Interview defendants and complete assessments to support court decisions
Present bail recommendations in District and Circuit Courts
Monitor and supervise individuals placed on pretrial or sentenced community programs
Develop treatment plans and facilitate group or individual sessions in specialized programs
Maintain detailed documentation using Countywide and department software
Collaborate with courts, law enforcement, and internal teams to support successful outcomes
Conducts interviews with misdemeanor and felony defendants and completes pretrial risk assessments.
Prepares and/or presents bail recommendations to the courts.
Run LEIN, access IMCAS and other databases.
Monitors defendants ordered to pretrial supervision as a condition of their bail via telephone or in person.
Provides reports to the court regarding program compliance.
Answers and responds to inquiries from court, probation officers, program participants and other agencies.
Provides case management services to adult pretrial and/or sentenced defendants.
Conducts intake interview and assesses defendants to develop comprehensive treatment aimed at reducing recidivism.
Imposes sanctions and/or rewards as prescribed by policy.
When appropriate, arrange for incarcerated defendants / offenders to be released into alternative programming.
Acts as a liaison between treatment programs and criminal justice agencies.
Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.