Pre-Trial Services Assistant Manager

Orange County Superior Court; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of five medical plans

Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50%

3,500 OBP annually

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Dental and Vision Plans

Vacation and sick leave packages

14 paid holidays per year

Job summary

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange is seeking a Pre-Trial Services Assistant Manager to oversee daily operations of the Pre-Trial Services Unit in a hybrid telework/on-site role. You will interact with defendants and stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate bail recommendations and release decisions.

The role involves supervising staff, developing procedures, providing training, and coordinating with court personnel to meet policy standards and court objectives.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of supervisory experience in a related setting.
• Experience handling pre-trial or court-related workflows is desirable.
• Availability to work outside normal hours and on rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Pre-Trial Services Unit.
• Interact with defendants and stakeholders to establish bail recommendations and release decisions.
• Assign and evaluate lower-level staff and support policy implementation.
• Develop procedures and provide training; act as SME and trainer during shifts.
• Collaborate with court staff, managers, and judicial officers on goals and standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange

is now accepting applications for:

PRE-TRIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT MANAGER

DEADLINE TO APPLY

The deadline for applying for this recruitment is Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST.

This recruitment is open to external candidates, internal OCSC employees, and internal OCSC promotions. The court may establish an eligible list from this recruitment to fill current and future vacancies.

SALARY INFORMATION

Anticipated Starting Rate: $110,968.00

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Choice of five medical plans
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)
• $3,500 Optional Benefit Plan (OBP) annually
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Vacation and sick leave packages
• 14 paid holidays per year

TELEWORK/ON-SITE OPPORTUNITY

The Pre-Trial Services Assistant Manager job classification is eligible for a limited combination of telework and on-site work assignments after 6 months of employment for employees in good standing. Telework must be completed from a pre-designated home-based location within the State of California, and employees may be required to report on-site to address business needs.

Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded with 48 hours' notice, based on the needs of the Orange County Superior Court.

Opportunity Details

ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

The Orange County Superior Court was established in 1893 and maintains jurisdiction over a wide range of matters, with our flagship location being the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, with additional courthouses located in Orange (Lamoreaux), Newport Beach (Harbor), Fullerton (North), and Westminster (West), as the fifth-largest trial court in the United States and the third-largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have more than 140 judicial officers and over 1,500 staff with an operating budget of nearly $280 million.

Our court is recognized for innovation, resource advancements, and community focus while managing over half a million case filings annually and serving a population exceeding three million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners, and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, modernization, and diversity. The Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and enhancing public confidence in the court system.

To learn more about the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, visit our homepage at www.occourts.org.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Pre-Trial Services Assistant Manager assists with daily operations of the Pre-Trial Services Unit. The incumbent makes certain the services rendered and recommendations made are timely and accurate. The Pre-Trial Services Assistant Manager interacts with defendants as well as internal and external stakeholders in the course of establishing bail recommendations and own recognizance release. The incumbent assigns and evaluates the work of lower-level staff, and supports the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and standards applicable to Pre-Trial Services. The Pre-Trial Services Assistant Manager prepares documents, develops procedures, and provides training. The incumbent interacts with a variety of Court staff, managers, and judicial officers, and performs related tasks within the area of assignment.

The Pre-Trial Services Assistant Manager is a single classification that reports to the Pre-Trial Services Manager and may act as the unit manager in their absence. The incumbent provides guidance to unit staff by serving as a subject matter expert and trainer during various shifts as assigned, and exercises independent judgment, influence, and expertise to make effective decisions and recommendations relating to the pre-trial services area.

PRE-TRIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT MANAGER

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

OPTION 1

Three (3) years of full-time (or equivalent) supervisory experience in a pretrial services agency, California court, probation, parole, social services, public safety or law enforcement agency. Two (2) or more years of pre-trial service experience is highly desirable.

OPTION 2

Four (4) years of full-time (or equivalent) experience with the Orange County Superior Court working in a classification comparable to the Pre-Trial Services Officer. Supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a certification as a pretrial services practitioner within one (1) year of employment or as designated by higher-level management.

Must be available to work outside of normal business hours or on a rotating schedule to include weekends, evenings, holidays, graveyard, and overnight shifts to meet the needs of the Court and those external stakeholders.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT HEALTH REQUIREMENT:

As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must complete a pre-employment health clearance, including tuberculosis (TB) screening and an MMR immunization.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT

The candidate selected must submit to and pass a thorough background check provided by the court. Additionally, this position may at times be assigned to work at the Orange County Jail and will be subject to an additional background check provided by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Additional Information

BACKGROUND CHECK

A thorough background check will be conducted, including but not limited to work experience, education, certifications, driving record, criminal record, litigation judgment or verdict, and financial/credit information. Fingerprints of candidates are also taken as part of our background check process.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] if you feel that you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.

ELIGIBLE LIST

This recruitment may be used to establish an eligible list for current and future needs. If an eligible list is established, it will remain active until the list is exhausted or a new recruitment opens.

STATUS NOTIFICATIONS

You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and occourts.org. If your contact information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

E-VERIFY

Superior Court of California, County of Orange, participates in the E-Verify program.

QUESTIONS?

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Monica Budd at [e-mail].

Orange County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer