Entry-Level Pretrial Services Officer

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis County in Texas seeks a Pretrial Services professional to interview incarcerated clients, assess eligibility for release on personal recognizance bonds, and determine indigent status for court-appointed counsel. The role requires coordination with judges, attorneys, and jail personnel to ensure appropriate bond decisions.

Responsibilities include conducting follow-up interviews, preparing documentation, and providing testimony in court when required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a directly related field.
• OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience.
• Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures and legal terminology related to court system.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and interviews incarcerated clients to determine if they are eligible for release from jail on personal recognizance bond; recommends terms or conditions.
• Ensures indigence forms are completed to determine defendants' eligibility for court appointed attorney; acts as intermediary between judges and attorneys.
• Informs and briefs police, jail personnel, family and friends regarding bond recommendations; serves as the personal bond representative at jail calls.
• Completes follow-up investigations on denied bonds or bonds completed by attorneys; may testify in court as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interviewing clients

Written communication

Decision making

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Travis County in Texas seeks a Pretrial Services professional to interview incarcerated clients, assess eligibility for release on personal recognizance bonds, and determine indigent status for court-appointed counsel. The role requires coordination with judges, attorneys, and jail personnel to ensure appropriate bond decisions.

Responsibilities include conducting follow-up interviews, preparing documentation, and providing testimony in court when required.