Pretrial Service Officer

Position: Pretrial Service Officer 1
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**** Employee Type:
** Regular
* * Department:
** Office of Pre-Trial Services
** Salary:**$52,611.00 - $73,281.00 Annually / $4,384.25 - $6,106.75 Monthly / $26.98 - $37.58 Hourly
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 37.5
** Overtime Eligibile:
** Yes
* * Job Posting Date Range:
** 12/22/2025 - Until Filled
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* Job Summary:

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* NOTE:

This position will work Sunday through Thursday with Friday and Saturday off.
GENERAL PURPOSE  The position allocated to this class performs investigative and pre-trial case management work related to the direct delivery of adult Pretrial services. Duties include developing case histories, determining public defender eligibility, enforcing court-ordered supervision and implementing strategies to mitigate a defendant’s level of risk. Under the general direction of the Pretrial Services Manager, work is performed following established procedures and Court guidelines.

Incumbents initially receive on-the-job training on Court and department procedures and applicable laws and perform work under the guidance of a Pretrial Services Officer 2 or Manager. As experience is gained, the assigned work is performed with considerable independence while exercising discretion and judgment in making daily decisions.
Pretrial Services Officer 1 is the entry-level classification in this series. Incumbents are responsible for performing duties that involve routine processes, procedures and decision making. Oversight and direction may be provided by other trained staff, a Pretrial Services Officer 2 or Manager.
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* Job Description:

**** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
*** Interviews non-classified felony and misdemeanor level defendants in the County jail for purposes of preparing a first appearance evaluation for the Superior and District Courts.
* Poses detailed questions to a defendant regarding residency, community ties, employment, mental health and substance abuse history.
* Confirms or refutes information provided by contacting personal references.
* Conducts collateral contacts with employers, schools, and/or social service agencies to enhance/verify information provided.
* Investigates and compiles criminal history accessing records from multiple agencies.
* Prepares and presents recommendations in District and Superior Courts pursuant to Court Rule 3.2 regarding the defendant’s eligibility for bond or release on own recognizance.
* Monitors defendant’s progression through the criminal pre-trial process, providing updated evaluations to the Court and addressing any concerns that may impact bond setting or release status.
* Enforces Court ordered supervision for both the Monitored Release and Felony Diversion programs.
* Maintains personal contact with defendants.
* Addresses substance abuse, mental health and other areas of need by processing referrals. Identifies and investigates violations of supervision conditions, implement appropriate alternatives and sanctions as authorized.
* Reports violations to the Court.
* Attends Court hearings to provide information and to keep abreast of case status and requirement.
* Prepares additional court reports and recommendations based on further research and evaluation using a myriad of resources as requested.
* Conducts a financial interview and evaluates defendants in jail, at Geiger and out of custody to determine qualifications for public defense services, pursuant to Court rule 3.1.
* Notifies the Superior and District Court of assigned or private counsel.
* Responds to requests regarding a defendant’s legal representation or eligibility for special programs.
* Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, or closely related field, and
* One (1) year of experience working in an investigative, social service, criminal justice, court or custody setting.
* An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the duties of the position may be considered.

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