Juvenile Pretrial Officer: Field Visits & Court Support

Prince-William-County-Government; Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement

401a/457 plans

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

EAP

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Prince William County Government is seeking a Juvenile Pretrial Officer to supervise youth awaiting adjudication, conduct intake assessments, and provide timely court information. The role emphasizes trauma-informed practices, community partnerships, and equitable approaches to youth services.

The position is full-time and in-person with daily on-site duties across the county, including field visits, court appearances, and coordination with schools and service providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, or related field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of progressively responsible experience working with at-risk youth is preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills with empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Face-to-face supervision of youth on pretrial status and monitoring compliance with court-ordered conditions
• Field-based visitation including home visits, school visits, and other required community contacts while verifying compliance
• Routine communication with youth and parent/guardians to support compliance and accountability
• Timely, accurate, and factual documentation for court hearings and case updates
• Sworn testimonies in court, as needed, regarding factual case information and documented compliance activities
• Coordination with court stakeholders, schools, service providers, and internal team members to support case requirements
• Referrals and resource information to youth and families, as appropriate
• Confidentiality and complete case documentation in accordance with policy and procedures

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Written communications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Prince William County Government is seeking a Juvenile Pretrial Officer to supervise youth awaiting adjudication, conduct intake assessments, and provide timely court information. The role emphasizes trauma-informed practices, community partnerships, and equitable approaches to youth services.

The position is full-time and in-person with daily on-site duties across the county, including field visits, court appearances, and coordination with schools and service providers.