Blue Ridge Court Services: Pretrial Officer

Staunton City & Schools; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Court Services is seeking a pretrial officer for the Staunton, Virginia area. The role involves investigating and supervising pretrial defendants referred by courts, screening individuals, and preparing reports for court review.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or criminal justice, plus strong computer and communication skills. Salary is competitive; open until filled, with an immediate starting date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work or criminal justice is required.
• Experience in the criminal justice system is highly desired.
• Strong computer skills as well as excellent written and verbal communications are required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and supervise pretrial defendants referred by the courts.
• Screen and interview individuals detained in jail for possible referral.
• Prepare pretrial reports for courts and maintain files, statistics and reports.

Skills

Computer skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work or criminal justice

Tools

Criminal justice software

Job description

Blue Ridge Court Services: Pretrial Officer

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This job is also posted in City of Staunton and Staunton City Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5925865

Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

City of Staunton: Blue Ridge Court Services

Pretrial Officer

Blue Ridge Court Services is seeking a pretrial officer to be responsible for the investigation and supervision of pretrial defendants referred by the courts of Rockbridge County, Lexington and Buena Vista. Duties include screening and interviewing individuals detained in the Rockbridge Regional Jail for possible referral, preparing pretrial reports for courts, supervising defendants and maintaining files, statistics and reports. This position will be stationed in our Lexington office.

A bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work or criminal justice is required. Experience in the criminal justice system is highly desired. Strong computer skills as well as excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.

This is a full time, non-exempt position with a competitive salary and benefits. This position is open until filled.

The City ofStauntonis an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $49,131 to $49,131 Per Year

Job Categories:

Organization-level Positions > Officer

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jonathan Venn
• 116 W Beverley St
• Staunton, Virginia 24401
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]