Court-Based Pretrial Services Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Administrative Office of the Courts in Lexington, KY is seeking a Pretrial Services Specialist. The role involves interviewing arrestees, assessing eligibility for pretrial release, and supervising defendants under monitored release with regular reporting and court liaison.

Responsibilities include preparing affidavits, reviewing case histories, and ensuring compliance with court programs. Travel across counties is expected; evening or weekend work may occur as needed.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience working with or within criminal justice, judicial and/or legal systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial interview of defendant within 24 hours of jail booking and gather arresting documents.
• Review defendant’s case history and risk assessment to determine eligibility for pretrial release.
• Pretrial administrative release and make recommendations to trial courts for release with supervision and diversion.
• Supervise defendants on Monitored Release through check-ins and drug testing.
• Monitor adherence to court-ordered programs and community provider requirements.
• Submit detailed written reports to appropriate entities.
• Enter data into the PRIM system and travel to counties for meetings and trainings.

Skills

Criminal justice experience

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

The Administrative Office of the Courts in Lexington, KY is seeking a Pretrial Services Specialist. The role involves interviewing arrestees, assessing eligibility for pretrial release, and supervising defendants under monitored release with regular reporting and court liaison.

Responsibilities include preparing affidavits, reviewing case histories, and ensuring compliance with court programs. Travel across counties is expected; evening or weekend work may occur as needed.