Pretrial Services Officer

Purpose of the Position

Begin or grow a career in the courts working for Pretrial Services! Pretrial Services has been in operations since 1972 and has been a national leader in the pretrial justice field through its innovative programs and commitment to data-informed practices. While Pretrial Services is a division of the Superior Court, pretrial officers and staff work with all the courts in Pima County, as well as law enforcement, attorneys, and many other local justice professionals. As a Pretrial Services Officer, your work in community corrections will take place in either the county’s detention center assisting with the setting of bail conditions or with the division’s supervision office. Both units involve officers working directly with defendants, with the goal of providing information to the court and helping assure defendant’s remain arrest free and appear to future hearings. Pretrial Services Officers serve a unique role in our local justice system, and we would love for you to join our team!

Essential Functions

• Utilize evidence-based practices to inform the court, for the initial setting and review of bail conditions for pretrial defendants.
• Develop individualized pretrial release plans, conditions, and support the defendants’ compliance with court ordered conditions of release through supervised release.
• Interview defendants, references, and victims to gather and verify information statutorily required (ARS13-3967) to be considered when determining release conditions at any stage in the court process, from initial appearance up to case disposition.
• Administer actuarial-based assessments to determine risk of re-offense and failure to appear in Court.
• Conduct records checks for criminal history information, interpret and document criminal history.
• Prepare bail recommendations on felony and misdemeanor defendants utilizing legal criteria and evidence-based practices.
• Makes release decisions on eligible misdemeanor defendants (Administrative Order, 1980) and produce release orders, schedules court dates, determine any special conditions of release, and process and sign court release forms.
• Proactively mitigate defendant failure to appear in court by offering warrant prevention and resolution activities, such as court date reminders, field contacts, and reconnecting defendants who have failed to appear by arranging for their self-surrender to the court.
• Maintain a file of documentation of a defendant’s compliance with court ordered conditions of release, the defendant’s performance while under supervision, and a record of appearances at scheduled court hearings.
• Ensure that defendants are informed of their obligations regarding court conditions and supervision terms, and the implementation of general and special court conditions of release.
• Conduct periodic reviews of defendants’ needs, such as behavioral health, employment, housing, and other non-criminogenic factors.
• Facilitate the introduction of defendants with appropriate community services when requested by the defendant and/or the court.
• Conduct field visits and maintain face-to-face and written contact with defendants to ensure compliance with conditions of release.
• Notify the court and appropriate parties of any conditions of release violations, successful and unsuccessful drug and alcohol tests, and/or any other activity pertinent to the defendant’s compliance with conditions of release, state and local laws.
• Monitor the collection of urine specimens and conduct breath analysis as ordered by the court and maintain accurate records of all specimens collected for testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of work experience in a criminal justice related field or in a position involving personal interaction in an advisory role with clients is preferred.
• The equivalent amount of experience, training, and/or education approved by human resources.

Licenses, Certificates & Physical Conditions

• Licenses: Must have a valid Arizona Driver license at the time of appointment.
• Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Typically performs duties in an office environment, correctional facility, and perform some duties in the community. May lift materials and/or equipment 20 lbs or less.

Hours and Locations

• Selected candidates will be stationed at either 150 W. Congress St. OR 1270 W. Silverlake Rd.
• The hours for this position will depend on where the candidate is located.
• Pretrial Services Officers stationed at 150 W. Congress will work from 8-5 Mon-Fri.
• Pretrial Services Officers Stationed At 1270 W. Silverlake Rd Will Work One Of The Following Shifts And Will Rotate Every 4 Months
• 5 AM to 3 PM Mon-Wed and every other weekend
• 3 PM to 1 AM Mon-Wed and every other weekend
• 5 AM to 3 PM Wed-Fri and every other weekend
• 3 PM to 1 AM Wed-Fri and every other weekend

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• 100% paid parental leave
• Employer-paid Short -term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Wellness discount program
• Mental and Behavioral Health Benefits
• Paid Training with Advancement Opportunities

Pima County Benefits

• Retirement Plan Participation Is Mandatory For All Eligible Employees To Include a Mandatory Pre-tax Pay Deduction.
• Current Rates Can Be Viewed Here

Student Loan Forgiveness

• For more information click Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.