Pretrial Services Specialist -Administrative Office Courts; AOC

Overview

The Kentucky Judicial Branch offers exciting career opportunities with the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort and the state courts that operate in all 120 counties. We provide the many benefits of state government employment, including generous vacation and sick time, health insurance and a retirement plan. Our work environment values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to fair and equal treatment, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.

We also promote a healthy work and life balance.

Final date to receive applications 2/23/2026 (7:00 PM EST). Position:
Pretrial Services Specialist - Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).

Location:

Paducah, KY. Pay Grade 10;
Salary $37,354.56 - $49,719.12 Annually.

Employment Type:

Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK.

• Interview defendants in jail within 24 hours of incarceration.
• Complete required assessments.
• Make recommendations to trial courts for pretrial release with supervision and diversion.
• Monitor compliance for clients released with conditions or referred to diversion.
• Monitor compliance with conditions of contract.
• Submit detailed written reports to the appropriate entities.
• Keep statistics for the preparation of monthly reports.
• Broker community resources for diversion and conditional release.
• Appear in court as needed.
• Prepare affidavits of indigency for the courts.
• Enter data into Prim (Pretrial Release Information Management System).
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

Associate’s Degree with 2 years of job-related experience or High School Diploma with 4 years of job-related experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be able to pass FBI clearance to obtain NCIC certification. Must be able to work in the jail or detention center of the county or counties in which assigned. Must maintain NCIC certification.

Work is typically performed in an office setting within a detention center. Supervision and case management of adult criminal defendants and/or adult offenders. Travel required.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jason Dufeck at

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D