Pretrial Officer

Rappahannock Regional Jail • Stafford, VA

12h • $56,473 - $89,376

About The Position

The Rappahannock Regional Jail is seeking an organized professional with proficient oral and written communication skills who can work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with tight deadlines. The position may require working a day or night shift.

The Pretrial Officer investigates and screens candidates for the pretrial program, prepares information for court, and supports supervised defendants in understanding and complying with release conditions. The officer coordinates with courts, legal counsel, treatment facilities, and support programs; assesses defendants’ needs and risk levels; makes recommendations concerning release and detention; and maintains case documentation and records.

Applicants must pass a criminal background check, drug test, DMV check, and polygraph examination. The position requires a valid Virginia driver’s license, a Notary Public commission, and NCIC and VCIN certifications within six months. The successful candidate must meet and maintain the position’s minimum qualifications established by the Authority and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a related field, plus moderate experience in counseling and rehabilitation in a correctional environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Obtain a Commission as a Notary Public.
• Obtain NCIC and VCIN certifications within six months.
• Meet and maintain the minimum qualifications for the position established by the Authority and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Hold a valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug test, DMV check, and polygraph examination.
• Have proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Be organized and capable of working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, and screen potential candidates for the pretrial program using intake and assessment processes.
• Prepare and present court reports, criminal histories, and demographic information.
• Meet with defendants after court and ensure they understand their release conditions and pretrial supervision requirements.
• Manage supervised cases to ensure compliance with release conditions.
• Maintain contact with treatment and other support programs to assess defendants’ ongoing status and eligibility.
• Conduct interviews to obtain and verify background information and recommend release or detention to the courts.
• Prepare and submit documentation regarding supervised defendants’ compliance, noncompliance, or violation status.
• Prepare Capias Requests for defendants in violation and submit them to the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office.
• Meet with supervised defendants to discuss drug or mental health treatment, adjustments, and corrective actions.
• Assess risk levels and determine whether additional drug or medical assessment is required.
• Coordinate and retrieve updated defendant information from treatment facilities, courts, and legal counsel.
• Enforce department and program rules, regulations, and procedures to support the safety and security of the facility, community, and defendants.
• Prepare and maintain internal and external files, records, and reports.

Benefits

• Cost-effective health care benefits
• Retirement options, including 457 Mission Square, IRA, and Virginia Retirement System
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Paid sick leave and annual leave
• Accidental and critical illness insurance
• Free gym membership
• Employee meal benefit
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time