Pretrial Services Specialist -Administrative Office of the Courts
About The Position
The Pretrial Services Specialist works for the Office of Statewide Programs, Department of Pretrial Services, in Region 4, Fayette County. The role 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 needed. The specialist tracks cases through the court process and monitors individuals placed under supervision. Work is primarily performed in an office or similar indoor environment. The specialist may occasionally work in detention centers or jails, attend court, and travel to locations statewide. The position is not authorized for virtual work.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree, or qualifying substitute education or experience.
- 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.
- 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 every year 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 initial interviews of defendants within 24 hours of jail booking, receive arrest documents, and contact 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 at drug testing.
- Monitor compliance with court-ordered programs and community-provider requirements.
- Submit detailed written reports to appropriate entities.
- Complete quality-assurance reports for statewide Pretrial defendant statistics, investigate issues, and work 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 regarding pretrial misdemeanor diversion and deferred prosecutions.
- 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
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
