Court Pretrial Services Specialist - Shift (Remote Some Days)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Administrative Office of the Courts, is seeking a Pretrial Services Specialist-SHIFT in Warren County. The role reviews arrestees to determine pretrial release eligibility, conducts interviews, background checks, and makes release recommendations with court consultation as needed.

The position requires an Associate Degree and at least two years in criminal justice, with FBI clearance and NCIC certification within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• At least two 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 case history and risk assessment scores to determine eligibility for pretrial release.
• Prepare recommendations for pretrial release with supervision or diversion.
• Supervise defendants on Monitored Release and monitor compliance with court-ordered programs.
• Enter data into PRIM system and prepare detailed reports for court and stakeholders.

Skills

Criminal justice experience

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Administrative Office of the Courts, is seeking a Pretrial Services Specialist-SHIFT in Warren County. The role reviews arrestees to determine pretrial release eligibility, conducts interviews, background checks, and makes release recommendations with court consultation as needed.

The position requires an Associate Degree and at least two years in criminal justice, with FBI clearance and NCIC certification within 60 days.