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

Final date to receive applications 8/16/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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

Pay Grade 10

Salary $41,090.02 - $59,769.60 Annually

Employment Type

JUDICAL BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | AOC | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Judicial | Court of Justice

Location Location Varies

The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The court system employs nearly 3,300 personnel who support 406 elected justices, judges, and circuit court clerks. The Office of Statewide Programs, Department of Pretrial Services has an opening for 2 (TWO) Pretrial Services Specialist-Shift. These positions vary in location in one of the following counties in Regions 1 and 2, Calloway, Carlisle, Graves, Marshall, McCracken, Christian, Henderson, Union, Breckinridge, Daviess, Grayson, Hopkins, Ohio, Hardin, Logan, Simpson, Todd, or Warren.

The Pretrial Services Specialist reviews all arrested individuals to determine eligibility for pretrial release. This includes 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.

• Conduct initial interview of defendant within 24 hours of jail booking, to include receiving arresting documents, performing defendant interviews, and contacting judges for bond information.
• Review defendant’s case history and risk assessment scores to determine the defendant’s eligibility for
• Pretrial Administrative Release and to make recommendations to trial courts for pretrial release with supervision and diversion.
• Supervise defendants on Monitored Release through check‑in’s and being 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. To include investigating issues and working with different stakeholders to obtain necessary information and data.
• Facilitate relationships with community stakeholders:
  Establish and/or maintain relationships with treatment centers, testing agencies and community resources necessary for supervision programs.
• Attend court and communicate with judges during pretrial misdemeanor diversion/deferred prosecution’s
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Associates Degree

At least two (2) years’ experience working with or within criminal justice, judicialand/or legal systems

NONE

Additional relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Must be able to pass FBI clearance and obtain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certification withinthe first 60 days of employment, and every year thereafter.

Must be able to work in the jail or detention center of the county or counties in which assigned.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Work is 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 file, records, and copy paper boxes.

Due to the nature of the job duties and responsibilities, this position is not authorized for virtual work.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Melana Gross at

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D