Impactful Pretrial Services Specialist - Bond & Release

Reasors Food Stores; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Court at Detroit is seeking a court-related professional to interview and investigate defendants under supervision, and to make recommendations on bonds and pretrial release conditions. The role involves maintaining records, coordinating with law enforcement, and ensuring compliance with court orders.

Responsibilities include identifying risk factors, preparing sentencing guideline assessments, and serving as a liaison among courts, the Department of Corrections and law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Six (6) months of experience of investigative or case management experience.
• General knowledge of the criminal justice system and processes.
• Experience using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and relevant software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Locates, verifies and interprets background information and criminal history records of defendants charged with a crime; reviews investigation reports of law enforcement agencies; interviews defendants and their families.
• Identifies defendants who pose a risk of flight, are a danger to the community, or have language barriers at the time of arraignment.
• Evaluates and prepares a recommendation regarding bond, applicable conditions, and statutory maximum penalties for felonies.
• Instructs defendants regarding conditions and responsibilities while on bond and develops an effective supervision plan for persons on pretrial release.
• Updates and maintains all defendant related records.
• Facilitates defendant’s contact with the Court.
• Conducts immediate follow-up on defendants who fail to appear for court; notifies the Court of defendants who are non-compliant with bond conditions; and prepares recommendations for show causes and/or revocation of bond when appropriate.

Skills

Sound judgment

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Court at Detroit is seeking a court-related professional to interview and investigate defendants under supervision, and to make recommendations on bonds and pretrial release conditions. The role involves maintaining records, coordinating with law enforcement, and ensuring compliance with court orders.

Responsibilities include identifying risk factors, preparing sentencing guideline assessments, and serving as a liaison among courts, the Department of Corrections and law enforcement agencies.