Pretrial Services Specialist-SHIFT-Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)
About The Position
The Kentucky Judicial Branch’s Department of Pretrial Services is hiring a part-time Pretrial Services Specialist in Region 1, Calloway County. The position reviews arrested individuals for eligibility for pretrial release by reviewing charges and case histories, conducting interviews and assessments, performing background checks, and making pre-arraignment release recommendations or consulting with a judge. It also tracks cases through the court process and monitors individuals placed under supervision. The role is assigned to a second, third, weekend, or rotating shift, works up to 80 hours monthly, and does not include insurance benefits. The position requires work in the jail or detention center of the assigned county or counties and is not authorized for virtual work. Work is primarily in an office or similar indoor environment, with possible travel to locations statewide. The role may involve contact with incarcerated individuals and defendants who may become violent or threatening, and occasional exposure to loud noise in a jail.
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.
- Must pass FBI clearance and obtain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within the first 60 days of employment and every year thereafter.
- Must be able to work in the jail or detention center of the assigned county or counties.
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods and use a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer and photography components.
- Must be able to lift, bend, and stoop as needed.
- Must be able to work onsite; the position is not authorized for virtual work.
Responsibilities
- Conduct an initial interview and assessment of defendants within 24 hours of jail booking, including receiving arrest documents, interviewing defendants, completing assessments, and contacting judges for bond information.
- Review case histories and risk assessment scores to determine eligibility for Pretrial Administrative Release and recommend pretrial release with supervision or diversion to trial courts.
- Supervise defendants on Monitored Release through check-ins and attendance for drug testing.
- Monitor adherence to 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 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 and deferred prosecutions.
- Prepare affidavits of indigency for the courts.
- Enter data into the case management system.
- Travel to counties as needed for meetings, trainings, summits, and workshops.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Health insurance and a retirement plan are described as benefits of state government employment; this position specifically has no insurance benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
