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

Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 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-Shift in Region 4, Fayette County. This position 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. The role 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, including receiving arresting documents, performing defendant interviews, and contacting 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 drug testing.
• Monitor adherence to court-ordered programs and community provider requirements.
• Submit detailed written reports to appropriate entities.
• Complete quality assurance reports to maintain state statistics for Pretrial defendants, including investigating issues and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Facilitate relationships with community stakeholders, such as 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 regularly to counties to conduct meetings, trainings, summits, and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree.
• At least two (2) years’ experience working with or within criminal justice, judicial, and/or legal systems.
• Additional relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Must 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 jails or detention centers of assigned counties.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

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.
• Occasionally required to drive to/from locations statewide.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noises when meeting with inmates in a jail.
• Occasionally requires 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.
• This position is not authorized for virtual work.

Pay

$41,090.02 - $59,769.60 annually

Schedule

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

Probationary Period

This job has an initial probationary period of 6 months.