PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICER I

Thurston County•Olympia, WA

1d•$5,405 - $7,189

About The Position

Thurston County Pretrial Services is hiring a Pretrial Services Officer I to join its Pretrial Diversion Team. The team collaborates with criminal justice and behavioral health partners to help individuals complete treatment-focused diversion agreements in lieu of incarceration, which may result in dismissal of criminal charges. The position manages a caseload of individuals with behavioral health needs and supports their connection to community resources and compliance with diversion agreements and release conditions. The work is performed primarily in an office environment and includes daily interactions by phone, in person, and video with members of the public, justice partners, and team members. The officer may encounter people who are argumentative or in highly emotional situations. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or as approved by a supervisor. Workload demands may occasionally require work outside assigned hours. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, and screening clients referred to the diversion program. The position offers a salary of $5,405–$7,189 per month. It is eligible for benefits and overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and is not represented by a union.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social sciences, criminal justice, or public administration; additional years of experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Completed coursework in substance use, mental health, and/or domestic violence studies.
Three years of experience in criminal justice or social services interviewing, counseling, or supervising justice-involved individuals.
Ability to pass background clearance for access to a corrections facility and to run criminal record history.
Current Washington State driver’s license, or requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of evidence-based diversion and pretrial practices.
Casework experience, including working with individuals with behavioral health needs.
Experience collaborating with a variety of stakeholders.
Experience de-escalating individuals in crisis.
Knowledge of local community resources.
Ability to establish priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of individuals with behavioral health needs who have entered into diversion agreements.
Refer clients to community service providers.
Monitor client compliance with diversion agreements and conditions of release, including submitting written reports, making recommendations, and/or testifying in court as needed.
Conduct risk and needs assessments for individuals involved in criminal cases by interviewing them and reviewing records.
Access criminal history databases.
Communicate with attorneys, court personnel, and community-based providers.
Maintain accurate files and ensure court documentation is filed in a timely manner.

Benefits

Retirement plan.
Pre-tax savings accounts.
Comprehensive health care and dental and vision care for employees and their families.
Paid vacation for full-time regular employees.
Paid holidays.
County-paid training and support for professional organizations and conferences.
Flexible work schedule options, including alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
Three voluntary deferred compensation plans.
Flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses.
Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for qualifying full-time public service employees.