Data-Driven Pretrial Release Officer

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Vacation, holidays, and sick leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Pima County in Tucson is seeking a Pretrial Services Officer to support the courts by assisting with bail condition setting and supervising defendants in a correctional facility or field visits. The role relies on evidence-based practices and data-informed decisions to promote lawful outcomes.

Responsibilities include interviewing defendants, verifying information, conducting records checks, administering actuarial-based assessments, preparing bail recommendations, and coordinating with law

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of work experience in a criminal justice related field or in an advisory role with clients is preferred.
• Must have a valid Arizona driver license.

Responsibilities

• Interviews defendants, references and victims to gather information for release decisions.
• Administers actuarial-based assessments to determine risk of re-offense and failure to appear.
• Conducts records checks for criminal history information and documents findings.
• Prepares bail recommendations on felony and misdemeanor defendants utilizing legal criteria and evidence-based practices.
• Notifies the court and parties of conditions of release violations and other pertinent activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Interviewing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pima County in Tucson is seeking a Pretrial Services Officer to support the courts by assisting with bail condition setting and supervising defendants in a correctional facility or field visits. The role relies on evidence-based practices and data-informed decisions to promote lawful outcomes.

Responsibilities include interviewing defendants, verifying information, conducting records checks, administering actuarial-based assessments, preparing bail recommendations, and coordinating with law