Pretrial Services Specialist -Administrative Office of the Courts
About The Position
The Administrative Office of the Courts, Office of Statewide Programs, Department of Pretrial Services, is hiring a Pretrial Services Specialist in Jefferson County. The role reviews arrested individuals to determine eligibility for pretrial release by reviewing charges, conducting interviews and background checks, and making pre-arraignment release recommendations or consulting with a judge when necessary. The specialist tracks cases through the court process and monitors individuals placed under supervision. The position is primarily performed in an office or similar indoor environment, with occasional work in detention centers or jails and travel to locations statewide. It is not authorized for virtual work. Occasional weekend, holiday, and alternate-shift work may be required.
Requirements
- Associate degree.
- At least two years of experience working with or within criminal justice, judicial, and/or legal systems.
- Additional relevant work experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Alternatively, a high school diploma and three years of job-related experience may substitute for the education requirement.
- Must pass FBI clearance and obtain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certification within the first 60 days of employment and annually thereafter.
- Must be able to work in the jail or detention center of the assigned county or counties.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Conduct an initial interview with defendants within 24 hours of jail booking, including receiving arrest documents, interviewing defendants, and contacting judges for bond information.
- Review case histories and risk assessment scores to determine eligibility for Pretrial Administrative Release and recommend supervised release or diversion to trial courts.
- Supervise defendants on Monitored Release through check-ins and by being present for drug testing.
- Monitor compliance with court-ordered programs and community provider requirements.
- Submit detailed written reports to appropriate entities.
- Complete quality assurance reports and maintain state statistics for pretrial defendants, investigating issues and working with stakeholders to obtain necessary information and data.
- Establish and maintain relationships with treatment centers, testing agencies, and community resources needed for supervision programs.
- Attend court and communicate with judges during pretrial misdemeanor diversion or deferred prosecution proceedings.
- Prepare affidavits of indigency for the courts.
- Enter data into the Pretrial Release Management (PRIM) System.
- Travel to counties to conduct or attend meetings, trainings, summits, and workshops.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
