Pretrial Officer (CJS Officer II)

Douglas County, CO • Castle Rock, CO

111d • $55,364 - $83,046

About The Position

The Pretrial Officer (CJS Officer II) performs a variety of interviewing, caseload management, intake placement, and agency development associated with the Douglas County Community Justice Service’s programming. This includes Pretrial Release, Alternative Services / Useful Public Service, In-home Detention (Post Electronic Monitoring), and the Douglas County Multiple Offender program. The officer coordinates services with the courts, attorneys, probation offices, and other community service providers, working with pretrial, adjudicated, and convicted clientele.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in criminal justice, social science, or a similar related field.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working in the criminal justice system, case management and/or pretrial experience is preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.
• May require taking an Oath of Office for Eighteenth Judicial District Bond Commissioner.

Responsibilities

• Supervises defendants ordered by the court to be placed under Pretrial Release supervision to ensure appearance for scheduled court hearings and compliance with all court ordered conditions of bond.
• Reports the defendant’s compliance, or noncompliance to the Courts, District Attorneys, and the defense counsel.
• Interviews felony and misdemeanor defendants for the purpose of establishing and verifying residence, family ties, employment, and past criminal history to assist the District/County courts in setting appropriate bail bonds.
• Secures defendant’s information from the Colorado Crime Information Center / National Crime Information Center (NCIC/CCIC), and the Colorado Judicial Information System.
• Receives referrals from the District/County courts, Probation Officer, and other criminal justice agencies to provide electronic monitoring.
• Maintains and monitors a caseload of defendants ordered to complete in-home detention.
• Maintains and monitors a caseload of defendants ordered to complete the Douglas County Multiple Offender Program.
• Receives referrals for defendants who are court ordered to complete community service hours and places them in appropriate nonprofit agencies.
• Develops, monitors, and visits nonprofit referral agencies to ensure effective placement of community service defendants.
• Maintains a large caseload monitoring client performance with referral agency and prepares written reports indicating the client’s compliance or noncompliance with court orders.
• Attends court hearings for the purpose of gathering and clarifying information regarding the Pretrial Release & Useful Public Service / Alternative Services programs.
• Enters and maintains updated bond reports and client supervision information on the Division’s computer database system.
• Maintains and prepares monthly statistical reports and assists with preparation of quarterly and annual reports.
• May have increased responsibilities in monitoring and resolving computer related problems and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Wide range of additional resources to support health, growth, and overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree