Criminal Justice Specialist

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Please apply by:
September 10th, 2026

Please note the required work schedule, days and hours.

Salary Range: $25.53 to $28.24 per hour.

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position.

Please note:

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Criminal Justice Services (CJS) is responsible for promoting improvements in the criminal justice system through interagency cooperation, coordination, and planning. It was formed in 2010 by the Mecklenburg County Manager's Office in response to findings from a Justice & Public Safety Task Force.

Provide the court system with public safety assessments in order to assist in setting bonds, adjusting bonds, and determining eligibility for release. This position, under general supervision, is responsible for attending court to assist judges and attorneys and assessing if specific criteria have been met for pretrial release from custody.

This position will be located at 715 E 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202.

* The available shifts for this position are 6:00am–3:00pm, 10:00am–7:00pm, or 2:00pm–11:00pm. The assigned shift will be based on operational needs and communicated at the time of offer. Please note holiday work and working rotating Sundays is required. (During the training period work hours will be 7:00am- 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday.)

• Provide customer service and answer inquiries from the public, user agencies, and criminal justice members
• Utilize multiple databases to update and maintain defendant files
• Review and prepare the public safety assessment packet and court docket for daily court appearances
• Interview defendants, verify defendant information, and obtain release references to determine release recommendation
• Initiate release of eligible defendants
• Maintain accurate counts of detainees; maintains complete records and ensures that current information on detainees is entered into the records management system
• Asses if arrestees are candidates for pretrial release through interviews, criminal history check, and the verification of information via community contacts

Experience:

Minimum two years of criminal justice or related professional experience.

Education:

Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related field of study.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?:

Yes

• May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• May require the ability to obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Operator's Permit
• Must become DCI certified within six month
• Must obtain NAPSA certification within one year

• Experience with public safety assessment (risk assessment instrument)
• Criminal Justice experience preferred
• Experience with eWarrants, OMS, eCourts/Odyssey applications

Knowledge of

• Knowledge of STATE computer applications: eWarrants, OMS, eCourts/Odyssey
• Knowledge of Arrest Processing system
• Completion of the public safety assessment (risk assessment instrument)

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Familiar with criminal justice terminology
• Ability to convey information effectively
• Using logic and reasoning to…