Pretrial Officer

Loudoun County Government • Leesburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Community Corrections is currently seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Pretrial Officer position. The Officer will be responsible for supervising a caseload of defendants referred to the Pretrial Division of the Department of Community Corrections for pretrial supervision by the Courts or the Office of the Loudoun County Magistrate, according to DCJS standards. This position requires regularly attending court proceedings, maintaining accurate automated case log notes and records, performing drug/alcohol testing, completing risk assessments, making/presenting recommendations to the Court for bond release, interviewing recently arrested individuals in custody, conducting criminal background checks and pretrial investigations. The Officer will also collect samples for urinalysis and administer alcohol breath tests. Must have strong writing skills and be able to compile facts and information into concise reports for submission to the Court. The candidate must have strong communication skills to interact professionally and build relationships with representatives from the legal community such as Commonwealth’s Attorneys, Police Officers, Defense Attorneys, Judges, and Court Personnel. The candidate must be able to work as part of a team within the Pretrial Division and with the entire Community Corrections Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or related field.
• A minimum of two years of work-related experience within the criminal justice or counseling field.
• Successful candidate must undergo and complete a criminal background check.
• Annual DMV record check will be required.
• Must be willing to supervise criminal defendants and perform occasional residential visits, some of whom may have an arrest history of violent crime.
• VCIN certification is required, selected candidate will obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with criminal justice-involved individuals.
• Strong background/knowledge/education in substance abuse, addiction, mental health, domestic violence, and appropriate services/treatments.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a caseload of defendants referred to the Pretrial Division for pretrial supervision.
• Attending court proceedings.
• Maintaining accurate automated case log notes and records.
• Performing drug/alcohol testing.
• Completing risk assessments.
• Making/presenting recommendations to the Court for bond release.
• Interviewing recently arrested individuals in custody.
• Conducting criminal background checks and pretrial investigations.
• Collecting samples for urinalysis.
• Administering alcohol breath tests.
• Compiling facts and information into concise reports for submission to the Court.
• Interacting professionally and building relationships with representatives from the legal community.
• Working as part of a team within the Pretrial Division and with the entire Community Corrections Department.

Benefits

• Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers recognition.
• Commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service.
• Opportunity to use cutting edge technologies and innovative strategies to reduce recidivism and promote lasting change.
• Meaningful impact in a dynamic, growing community.
• Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level