Criminal Justice Specialist II

• Job Code and
  
  Title:
  
  8452-Criminal Justice Specialist II
• Fill Type:
  Temporary Exempt

The San Francisco Adult Probation Department (SFAPD) values the individuality and diversity of justice involved adults, recognize the unique challenges they face, and invest in their success through services designed to help them permanently exit the criminal justice system. Our reentry and rehabilitative services complement our supervision strategies by providing a unique blend of opportunity and accountability. We extend a continuum of integrated services to address our clients’ criminogenic needs and empower them to become productive members of the community.

SFAPD dedicates endless energy toward enhancing public safety, seeking victim restoration and accountability, providing structured and evidence-based supervision, all on the behalf of the Superior Court of San Francisco.

Under direction, carries out a variety of complex research activities, analytical studies of socioeconomic factors, and administration of programs related to the criminal justice system or other criminal or juvenile justice entities or programs, including pretrial services, reentry initiatives, and violence prevention and reduction efforts. Coordinates and may supervise the work of subordinates engaged in such activities; provides consultation to outside groups and agencies on matters affecting criminal or juvenile justice programs;

performs related duties as required.

Positions in the class of Criminal Justice Specialist II carry responsibility for the performance of complex and important research and programmatic activities. Incumbents work with considerable independence and may act in a responsible capacity as consultants to outside groups or agencies regarding criminal justice activities, including court-based, community-based, and system-level efforts that support public safety, successful reentry, and reduced justice system involvement.

This position may focus on one or more areas of specialization, including pretrial justice, reentry and rehabilitation, or violence reduction, while contributing to broader system-wide outcomes.

• 7am-4pm
• 3pm-11pm
• On-Call 11pm-7am

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise subordinate paraprofessional or clerical staff.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Court Liaison Criminal Justice Specialist II is responsible for providing real‑time communication, coordination, and case support between Pretrial Services, the courts, local jails, law enforcement agencies, and other criminal justice partners. Employees in this assignment serve as the primary in‑court representative for Pretrial Services, ensuring that judicial officers receive accurate, timely information necessary for informed pretrial release decisions.

The Court Liaison Criminal Justice Specialist II attends arraignments and other court proceedings, appears before judicial officers to provide case‑specific updates, progress information, and clarifications related to pretrial release reports, and responds to time‑sensitive inquiries in fast‑paced courtroom environments. This assignment requires frequent entry into detention facilities to gather data, verify custody status, interview individuals in custody, and resolve criminal history discrepancies in collaboration with the Sheriff’s Office and law enforcement agencies.

The Court Liaison Criminal Justice Specialist II engage in ongoing communication and collaborative problem‑solving with justice partners, participate in planning and coordination meetings, and support smooth case processing across agencies. The Court Liaison Criminal Justice Specialist II performs work with moderate independence, exercises sound judgment when addressing complex or sensitive issues, and represents Pretrial Services professionally in both court and field settings.

• Court Appearance Monitoring Criminal Justice Specialist II is responsible for supervising client participation in court appearances and ensuring…