Pre-Trial Services Assistant Manager

Orange County Superior Court; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Retirement plan

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Dental and Vision plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Orange County Superior Court is hiring a Pre-Trial Services Assistant Manager to support daily operations of the Pre-Trial Services Unit. This role oversees staff, guides bail recommendations, and helps develop procedures and training.

It reports to the Pre-Trial Services Manager and may act as unit lead in their absence. Flexibility exists for a limited telework/on-site arrangement after six months for employees in good standing, with telework within California and possible on-site

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of full-time supervisory experience in a pretrial services agency, California court, probation, parole, social services, public safety or law enforcement agency.
• Four (4) years of full-time (or equivalent) experience with the Orange County Superior Court in a classification comparable to the Pre-Trial Services Officer; supervisory experience is desirable.

Job description

Salary Information

Pre-Trial Services Assistant Manager Annual Range: $110,968.00 - $130,457.60

Position Information

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange

Application Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST.

Position 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.

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 Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded with 48 hours' notice, based on the needs of the Orange County Superior Court.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

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

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.

Additional Requirements (LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, TESTING, Etc.)

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.

Benefits

• Choice of five medical plans
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)
• $3,500 Optional Benefit Plan (OBP) annually
• Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Vacation and sick leave packages
• 14 paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• MEDICAL INSURANCE: Employees have an option to enroll in one of five medical plans; three HMO's (Cigna Select, Cigna Choice, and Kaiser Choice) and two PPO's (Wellwise Choice or Sharewell Choice), both administered by Blue Shield. The employee contributions toward the HMO or PPO insurance vary based on plan, coverage level and participation in the annual wellness credit program. To view health plan rates and summaries of benefits and coverage, click here.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Employees have an option to enroll and contribute to a pre-tax Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA). These accounts may be used to eligible health care expenses or eligible care expenses within that plan year.
• HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: The Court will contribute $63.04 per pay period into individual employee Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) accounts for eligible full-time employees ($31