Pretrial Analyst I - CJCC - 8/11/26

CHARLESTON COUNTY; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CHARLESTON COUNTY is seeking a Pretrial Analyst to perform professional investigative work on rotating shifts, 7 days a week, to provide timely information to the criminal courts. The role supports judicial decisions to release or detain defendants pending trial and to prescreen for indigence.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and strong Excel skills to manage data and produce concise reports for court use. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with data organization, sorting, and formulas.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Reviews defendants’ rights, obtains and verifies information, and analyzes data to support decisions.
• Produces a quality summary report for judges to use in pretrial release or detention decisions.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This position’s principal function is to perform professional investigative work during rotating shifts, 7 days a week to provide quality and timely information to the criminal courts, which supports the judicial decision to release or detain defendants pending trial and to prescreen for indigence.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21.66 - $24.52

Minimum Qualifications:

Pretrial Analyst reviews defendants’ rights, obtains and verify defendants’ information, gathers and analyzes data, and produces a quality summary report to be provided to judges for use in their pretrial release or detention decisions. The Pretrial Analyst may be designated to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions

Minimum Education:

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) or more years of Criminal Justice, Case Management or Investigative experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Requires STRONG Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to create and format spreadsheets, organize data using sorting and filtering tools, use basic formulas, and perform essential data management tasks. Must be proficient in additional Microsoft Office software and various other software programs and databases.

Must be able to obtain and maintain NCIC security clearance. Must be able to obtain NAPSA Pretrial Professional certification within 1 year of employment. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Requirements:

• A qualified applicant must (1) be a Citizen of the United States and over 21 years of age
• (2) have a Four-year college degree
• (3) have a valid South Carolina driver’s license or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance of the position
• (4) ability to obtain NCIC inquiry certification.
• Applicants meeting these minimum criteria must submit to and successfully complete all phases of the hiring process to be considered for employment.