Pretrial & Justice Specialist

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. where we are All Ways Moving Forward.

$60,990-$81,714

This position is onsite.

• Interview defendants and complete assessments to support court decisions
• Present bail recommendations in District and Circuit Courts
• Monitor and supervise individuals placed on pretrial or sentenced community programs
• Develop treatment plans and facilitate group or individual sessions in specialized programs
• Maintain detailed documentation using Countywide and department software
• Collaborate with courts, law enforcement, and internal teams to support successful outcomes

• You’ll directly contribute to public safety and community wellbeing
• Every day offers meaningful, hands‑on work that helps individuals move forward
• Opportunities to use your communication, assessment, and case management skills
• A supportive team environment with varied assignments to fit your strengths
• The chance to grow your career in Pretrial and Justice Services

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a preferred major in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field of study.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.

• Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur’s license.
• Must pass a background check performed by the County or other appropriate agencies as required.

• Conducts interviews with misdemeanor and felony defendants and completes pretrial risk assessments.
• Prepares and/or presents bail recommendations to the courts.
• Run LEIN, access IMCAS and other databases.
• Monitors defendants ordered to pretrial supervision as a condition of their bail via telephone or in person.
• Provides reports to the court regrading program compliance.
• Answers and responds to inquiries from court, probation officers, program participants and other agencies.
• Provides case management services to adult pretrial and/or sentenced defendants.
• Conducts intake interview and assesses defendants to develop comprehensive treatment aimed at reducing recidivism.
• Imposes sanctions and/or rewards as prescribed by policy.
• When appropriate, arrange for incarcerated defendants / offenders to be released into alternative programming.
• Acts as a liaison between treatment programs and criminal justice agencies.
• Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

May be required to work afternoons, midnights, and/or weekends and holidays.

• Ability to communicate to accurately convey information.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or be a passenger.

May encounter situations where people could become confrontational.

May be required to travel to other locations during the course of work.

When Assigned to Pretrial Services - Interviews are conducted within the jail booking area or local police lockups.

Preparation of reports is conducted within an office setting; employee may be assigned to any District Court within Oakland County.

The primary purpose of this job description is to set a fair and equitable salary range for this job classification. Generally, only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the supervisor.

• Knowledge of and skill in investigating, interviewing and counseling practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Familiarity with criminal justice system…