Pretrial Services Specialist -SHIFT -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
About The Position
The Department of Pretrial Services has an immediate need for a Pretrial Services Specialist assigned to Jefferson County. The position reviews arrested individuals to determine eligibility for pretrial release by reviewing charges, conducting interviews, performing 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 assigned to a second, third, weekend, or rotating shift. Work is primarily performed in an office or similar indoor environment, with occasional work in detention centers or jails to intake and meet with individuals. The position is not authorized for virtual work.
Requirements
- Associate degree.
- At least two years of experience working with or within criminal justice, judicial, and/or legal systems.
- Must be able to pass FBI clearance.
- Must obtain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certification within the first 60 days of employment and renew it every year thereafter.
- Must be able to work in the jail or detention center of the assigned county or counties.
- Valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Conduct an initial interview of 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 make recommendations to trial courts for supervised pretrial release and diversion.
- Supervise defendants on Monitored Release through check-ins and by being present for drug testing.
- Monitor adherence to court-ordered programs and community-provider requirements.
- Submit detailed written reports to appropriate entities.
- Complete quality-assurance reports for state pretrial statistics, investigate issues, and work with stakeholders to obtain necessary information and data.
- Establish or maintain relationships with treatment centers, testing agencies, and community resources needed for supervision programs.
- Attend court and communicate with judges during pretrial misdemeanor diversion and deferred prosecution matters.
- Prepare affidavits of indigency for the courts.
- Enter data into the Pretrial Release Management (PRIM) System.
- Travel to counties to conduct and attend meetings, trainings, summits, and workshops.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Healthy work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
