Pretrial Services Specialist -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)(Non-Merit)

Pay

Pay Grade 10; Salary $36,656.40 – $48,789.84 annually; 37.5 hours per week.

About the role

The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The Office of Statewide Programs, Department of Pretrial Services has an opening for a Pretrial Services Specialist located in Region 4, Fayette County. The Pretrial Services Specialist reviews all arrested individuals to determine eligibility for pretrial release, including reviewing charges, conducting interviews, performing background checks, and making pre‑arraignment release recommendations or consulting with a judge when necessary. This position also tracks cases through the court process and monitors individuals placed under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial interview of defendant within 24 hours of jail booking, receive arresting documents, perform defendant interviews, and contact judges for bond information.
• Review defendant’s case history and risk‑assessment scores to determine eligibility for Pretrial Administrative Release and make recommendations to trial courts for pretrial release with supervision and diversion.
• Supervise defendants on Monitored Release through check‑ins and be present for drug testing.
• Monitor adherence to court‑ordered programs and community‑provider requirements.
• Submit detailed written reports to the appropriate entities.
• Complete quality‑assurance reports to maintain state statistics for pretrial defendants, including investigating issues and working with stakeholders to obtain necessary information and data.
• Facilitate relationships with community stakeholders; establish and maintain relationships with treatment centers, testing agencies, and community resources necessary 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 Pretrial Release Management (PRIM) System.
• Travel to counties regularly to conduct and attend meetings, trainings, summits, and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Associate’s degree (or substitute with additional relevant work experience on a year‑for‑year basis).
• Experience: At least two (2) years of experience working with or within criminal justice, judicial and/or legal systems (or high school diploma and three (3) years job‑related experience as an alternative).

Special Requirements

• Must be able to pass FBI clearance and obtain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certification within the first 60 days of employment, and annually thereafter.
• Must be able to work in the jail or detention center of the county or counties to which assigned.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Working Conditions

• Primarily performed in an office or similar indoor environment.
• Occasionally required to work remotely to intake and meet with individuals in detention centers and/or jails.
• Occasionally required to work weekends, holidays, and alternate shifts to attend court and/or meet with incarcerated and pretrial release individuals.
• Occasional travel statewide.
• Exposure to loud noises when meeting with inmates in a jail.
• Potential exposure to defendants who may become violent or threatening.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds to move files, records, and copy‑paper boxes.
• Position is not authorized for virtual work.

Schedule

37.5 hours per week with occasional weekends, holidays, and alternate shifts as needed.