Pretrial Services Specialist -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
About The Position
The Pretrial Services Specialist works for the Administrative Office of the Courts’ Office of Statewide Programs, Department of Pretrial Services, in Region 6, Campbell County. The position reviews arrested individuals for pretrial release eligibility by reviewing charges, interviewing defendants, conducting background checks, and making pre-arraignment release recommendations or consulting with a judge. The specialist also tracks cases through the court process and monitors individuals placed under supervision. The role involves conducting initial interviews within 24 hours of jail booking; reviewing case histories and risk assessment scores; supervising monitored-release defendants; monitoring compliance with court-ordered programs and community-provider requirements; preparing written reports and quality-assurance reports; coordinating with community stakeholders; attending court; preparing affidavits of indigency; and entering information in the Pretrial Release Management (PRIM) System. Regular travel to counties for meetings, trainings, summits, and workshops is required. The position is not authorized for virtual work.
Requirements
- Associate degree, or qualifying substitute education and 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.
- Alternatively, a high school diploma and three years of job-related experience may substitute for the education requirement.
- Must pass FBI clearance.
- Must obtain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certification within the first 60 days of employment and renew it 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 defendant interview within 24 hours of jail booking, receive arresting documents, and contact judges for bond information.
- Review case histories and risk assessment scores to determine eligibility for Pretrial Administrative Release and recommend supervised pretrial release or diversion to trial courts.
- Supervise defendants on Monitored Release through check-ins and attendance 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 investigate issues, coordinating 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 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 and 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
