Impactful Pretrial Services Officer (Evidence-Based)

Montgomery County Pennsylvania; Norristown (Montgomery County); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 84.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Collective bargaining agreement

Zusammenfassung

Montgomery County Pennsylvania seeks a Pretrial Officer to interview and assess individuals charged with criminal offenses and to monitor those on bail for compliance with court orders. The role includes completing risk assessments and summarizing criminal history to aid timely bail decisions.

The officer applies evidence-based practices, mental health and substance-use screenings, and coordinates treatment referrals.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Aufgaben

• Monitors a caseload through direct contact with individuals and maintains collateral contacts with agencies and associates.
• Investigate criminal backgrounds, complete pretrial risk assessment, and prepare reports.
• Utilize Evidence Based and Best Practices in the field of community supervision.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing to aid in positive behavioral change.
• Address and re-direct non-reporting, ongoing substance use, and noncompliance or procedural issues that may arise.
• Facilitate monitoring utilizing methods including electronic monitoring, office, video, and telephonic contacts, drug and alcohol screening, and referrals for treatment.
• Maintain accurate case records and review for quality assurance.
• Prepare Court reports and documents as needed.
• Interact through written and verbal correspondence with the Judiciary.

Kenntnisse

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Multitasking

Professionalism

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Montgomery County Pennsylvania seeks a Pretrial Officer to interview and assess individuals charged with criminal offenses and to monitor those on bail for compliance with court orders. The role includes completing risk assessments and summarizing criminal history to aid timely bail decisions.

The officer applies evidence-based practices, mental health and substance-use screenings, and coordinates treatment referrals.