Pretrial Services Officer

Pima County • Lakeside Park South, MD

1d • $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

Begin or grow a career in the courts working for Pretrial Services! Pretrial Services has been in operations since 1972 and has been a national leader in the pretrial justice field through its innovative programs and commitment to data-informed practices. While Pretrial Services is a division of the Superior Court, pretrial officers and staff work with all the courts in Pima County, as well as law enforcement, attorneys, and many other local justice professionals. As a Pretrial Services Officer, your work in community corrections will take place in either the county’s detention center assisting with the setting of bail conditions or with the division’s supervision office. Both units involve officers working directly with defendants, with the goal of providing information to the court and helping assure defendant’s remain arrest free and appear to future hearings. Pretrial Services Officers serve a unique role in our local justice system, and we would love for you to join our team!

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of work experience in a criminal justice related field or in a position involving personal interaction in an advisory role with clients is preferred.
• Or, the equivalent amount of experience, training, and/or education approved by human resources.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver license at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize evidence-based practices to inform the court, for the initial setting and review of bail conditions for pretrial defendants.
• Develop individualized pretrial release plans, conditions and support the defendants’ compliance with court ordered conditions of release through supervised release.
• Interviews defendants, references and victims to gather and verify information statutorily required (ARS13-3967) to be considered when determining release conditions at any stage in the court process, from initial appearance up to case disposition.
• Administers actuarial-based assessments to determine risk of re-offense and failure to appear in Court.
• Conducts records checks for criminal history information, interprets and documents criminal history.
• Prepares bail recommendations on felony and misdemeanor defendants utilizing legal criteria and evidence-based practices.
• Makes release decisions on eligible misdemeanor defendants (Administrative Order, 1980) and produces release orders, schedules court dates, determines any special conditions of release, and processes and signs court release forms.
• Proactively mitigates defendant failure to appear in court by offering warrant prevention and resolution activities, such as court date reminders, field contacts and reconnecting defendants who have failed to appear by arranging for their self-surrender to the court.
• Monitors pretrial defendants on supervised release in accordance with the defendant’s ordered conditions of release, legal status, evidence-based practice and actuarial assessment level.
• Maintains a file of documentation of a defendant’s compliance with court ordered conditions of release, the defendant’s performance while under supervision, and a record of appearances at scheduled court hearings.
• Ensures that defendants are informed of their obligations regarding court conditions and supervision terms, and the implementation of general and special court conditions of release.
• Conducts periodic reviews of defendants’ needs, such as behavioral health, employment, housing, and other non-criminogenic factors.
• Facilitates the introduction of defendants with appropriate community services when requested by the defendant and/or the court.
• Conducts field visits and maintains face-to-face and written contact with defendants to ensure compliance with conditions of release.
• Notifies the court and appropriate parties of any conditions of release violations, successful and unsuccessful drug and alcohol tests, and/or any other activity pertinent to the defendant’s compliance with conditions of release, state and local laws.
• Monitors the collection of urine specimens and conducts breath analysis as ordered by the court and maintains accurate records of all specimens collected for testing.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• 100% paid parental leave
• Employer-paid Short -term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Wellness discount program
• Mental and Behavioral Health Benefits
• Paid Training with Advancement Opportunities
• medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

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