Pretrial Officer

Rappahannock Regional Jail • Stafford, VA

1d • $27 - $43

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 Pretrial Officer investigates and screens candidates for the pretrial program, prepares court reports, conducts interviews, and makes recommendations concerning release and detention. The role also manages supervised cases, monitors compliance with release conditions, coordinates with treatment providers and legal professionals, and maintains records and reports.

The position requires a 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. The successful applicant must obtain a Notary Public commission and NCIC and VCIN certifications within six months, hold a valid Virginia driver's license, and meet applicable Authority and Commonwealth of Virginia qualifications. Applicants must pass a criminal background check, drug test, DMV check, and polygraph examination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a related field, and 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 certifications from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) within six months.
• Meet and maintain 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 and be able to work 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 explain release conditions and pretrial supervision requirements.
• Manage supervised cases to ensure compliance with release conditions and maintain contact with treatment and support programs to assess defendants’ ongoing status and eligibility.
• Conduct interviews to obtain and verify background information and make recommendations to courts concerning release and detention.
• Prepare and submit documentation regarding supervised defendants’ compliance, non-compliance, or violation status; prepare Capias Requests for defendants in violation and submit them to the Commonwealth Attorney Office.
• Meet with supervised defendants to discuss drug or mental health treatment, adjustments, or corrective actions; assess risk level 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 help ensure the safety and security of the facility, community, and defendant.
• Prepare and maintain internal and external files, records, and reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time