Impactful Pretrial Officer | Investigation & Supervision

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 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.