Pretrial Services Specialist -Administrative Office of the Courts
About The Position
The Department of Pretrial Services has an immediate need for a Pretrial Services Specialist in Hardin County. The Department of Pretrial Services oversees a statewide program based on the premise that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and are entitled to reasonable bail. This premise is supported by federal and state constitutions. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Interview defendants in jail within 24 hours of incarceration. Complete required assessments. Make recommendation to trial courts for pretrial release with supervision and diversion. Monitor compliance for clients released with conditions or referred to diversion. Monitor compliance with conditions of contract. Submit detailed written reports to the appropriate entities. Keep statistics for the preparation of monthly reports. Broker community resources for diversion and conditional release. Appear in court as needed. Prepare affidavits of indigency for the courts. Enter data into prim (Pretrial Release Information Management System). Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Must be able to pass FBI clearance to obtain NCIC certification.
- Must be able to work in the jail or detention center of the county or counties in which assigned.
- Must maintain NCIC certification.
Responsibilities
- Interview defendants in jail within 24 hours of incarceration.
- Complete required assessments.
- Make recommendation to trial courts for pretrial release with supervision and diversion.
- Monitor compliance for clients released with conditions or referred to diversion.
- Monitor compliance with conditions of contract.
- Submit detailed written reports to the appropriate entities.
- Keep statistics for the preparation of monthly reports.
- Broker community resources for diversion and conditional release.
- Appear in court as needed.
- Prepare affidavits of indigency for the courts.
- Enter data into prim (Pretrial Release Information Management System).
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
