Pretrial Specialist II

1822-Pretrial Specialist II

Under direction, The Pretrial Specialist II is a journey‑level position that performs a full range of pretrial assessment, supervision, and case management duties with moderate independence. Employees in this role evaluate individuals referred for pretrial release consideration, verify background information, administer validated risk assessment tools, and prepare written reports and recommendations to support judicial decision‑making.

Pretrial Specialist II monitors compliance with court‑ordered conditions, maintain accurate case documentation, and communicate regularly with clients, court personnel, attorneys, and partner agencies. The Pretrial Specialist II handles more complex or sensitive cases than entry‑level staff, applies sound judgment in interpreting pretrial policies and requirements, and may provide guidance or informal mentoring to lower‑level personnel. Work is performed in a fast‑paced justice system environment that requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the capacity to interact professionally with diverse populations.

The Pretrial Monitoring Specialist II monitors client compliance through regular check‑ins, electronic monitoring systems, drug testing coordination, and engagement with community resources. Incumbents review alerts, document compliance activity, address violations within established guidelines, and communicate significant updates to the court and supervising officers. Staff at this level work with increasing independence, manage a full caseload, and may provide informal guidance to lower‑level staff or new team members.

Work includes frequent interaction with clients, court personnel, law enforcement agencies, and service providers to support safe and effective pretrial supervision.

The Pretrial Assessment Specialist II is responsible for Leading the administration of the PSA, conducting comprehensive pretrial risk assessments, gathering and verifying defendant information, and preparing reports to assist the court in making informed release decisions. Employees in this classification perform moderately complex analytical and administrative duties requiring sound judgment, knowledge of pretrial procedures, and the ability to interpret court orders and legal information.

The Pretrial Monitoring Specialist II works with moderate independence, handles more complex cases than entry‑level staff, and may provide guidance to lower‑level assistants or specialists. Work includes interviewing defendants, reviewing criminal history and background information, completing validated risk assessment tools, documenting findings, and ensuring all information is accurately recorded in the case management system. Incumbents interact routinely with courts, law enforcement, attorneys, and pretrial clients to support fair, consistent, and timely pretrial decision‑making.

Various

Shifts:

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

Depending on assignment, may serve as lead worker to clerical, technical and/or subordinate professional staff.

Examples of important and essential duties include:

• Performs research, compiles and analyzes information/data regarding a variety of administrative, management, fiscal and organizational issues.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of management reports.
• Performs analysis for new and existing administrative, management, program and organizational policies and procedures.
• Performs analysis for budget development and resource planning.
• Performs analysis for budget administration and/or fiscal/financial reporting.
• Performs analysis for development and administration of competitive bid processes and contractual agreements.
• Performs analysis for monitoring of grants received by department.