Pretrial Services Specialist -Administrative Office Courts; AOC

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

As part of its reorganization effective August 1, 2026, the Office of Statewide Programs will have an opening for a Pretrial Services Specialist. The position is located in Region 4 in Madison County.

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. The 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, including 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‑ins 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, including 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 and 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.

EDUCATION: Associates Degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

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

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

NONE.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be able to pass FBI clearance and obtain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certification within the 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 and 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.

Contact: A

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D