Pre-Trial Services Officer

Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas is accepting applications for Pre-Trial Services Officer. This position is responsible for processing criminal arrest information, including interviewing defendants, researching criminal history, confirming identity and aliases, verifying bail requirements, scheduling court dates, and determining recognizance release eligibility or detention. The role also serves as the court's liaison with outside custody holders.

Application Details

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience for each applicable employer, referencing the minimum qualifications and essential functions outlined in the job posting.

Type of Examination

A civil service examination will be conducted as per the Civil Service Rules of Las Vegas. The test will be a Scored Structured Interview conducted via virtual one-way interview software.

Interview Date

To Be Determined

Eligible List Placement

You must score 70% or higher on the exam to be placed on the eligible list.

Notice of

Special Requirements

The Pre-Trial Services unit operates 24/7. Work schedules may change, and employees may be required to work any shift or day.

Selection Process

Final selection includes list placement and may involve a hiring interview. Employment offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test, background check, education and experience verification, and demonstration of physical ability if required. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the full journey-level class within the Pre-Trial Services Officer series. Employees work with minimal instruction on new or unusual situations and are familiar with operating procedures and policies.

Supervision Received

Receives general supervision from the Pre-Trial Services Supervisor or higher management.

Essential Functions

Evaluates defendants charged with misdemeanors, verifies responses, checks criminal databases, confirms identity and aliases, evaluates criminal history, determines release eligibility, sets bail, and processes pending cases.

Ensures compliance with mandates related to risk assessment, hearings, bail, and competency reviews.

Coordinates competency review processes and communicates release terms.

Schedules court dates and prepares reports; recommends release conditions; processes release documentation.

Applies least restrictive release conditions; reviews them with defendants and related parties to ensure understanding.

Responds courteously to inquiries, assists court personnel, and resolves issues efficiently.

Verifies warrants and processes confirmation requests timely.

Performs follow-up contacts to ensure compliance with release conditions and notifies judges of non-compliance.

Maintains logs, records, and files; verifies documents for accuracy.

Communicates with law enforcement and agencies to share and obtain information.

Marginal Functions

Coordinates defendant transportation.

Participates in policy development.

Performs related duties as required.

Experience

Two years of responsible experience in criminal justice, counseling, social work, substance abuse counseling, psychology, or a related field.

Training

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, counseling, psychology, social sciences, or related field. Equivalent education and experience may be substituted, with 1.5 years of relevant experience equating to one year of education.

License or Certificate

Must obtain NCIC/NCJIS certification within 6 months of appointment and maintain proficiency.

Special Requirements

The unit operates 24/7; work schedules may vary, including any shift or day.

Knowledge of

Criminal justice principles, interviewing techniques, substance abuse signs, human behavior, community resources, record keeping, report writing, laws and regulations.

Skills in

Judgment, understanding of criminal justice system, policy enforcement, mental health and substance abuse recognition, effective communication, decision-making, and relationship building.

Core Competencies

Professionalism, effective communication, customer focus, adaptability, problem solving, partnership development, and technical expertise.

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