Pretrial Case Analyst & Court Liaison

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a Pretrial Officer to prepare reports that aid in pretrial release decisions and indigency determinations. The role involves interviewing defendants, researching histories, and presenting findings in court to inform judiciary, prosecutors, and defense attorneys.

Responsibilities include coordinating release conditions, documenting activities, and testifying as needed. A bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field is required, with CJ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum of one year paid experience in a criminal justice setting OR two years of volunteer experience in a criminal justice or social sciences setting.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports on defendants to assist courts with pretrial decisions.
• Interview defendants and collect information.
• Investigate and document defendants' criminal and social histories.
• Present defendant reports in court.
• Convey information about release options to judiciary and attorneys.
• Assess ability to comply with release conditions and educate defendants on obligations.
• Coordinate release condition implementation and complete required reports and transactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Interviewing

Documentation

Court appearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Bachelor's degree in any field + 1 year CJ experience OR 2 years CJ volunteer experience

Job description

Harris County is seeking a Pretrial Officer to prepare reports that aid in pretrial release decisions and indigency determinations. The role involves interviewing defendants, researching histories, and presenting findings in court to inform judiciary, prosecutors, and defense attorneys.

Responsibilities include coordinating release conditions, documenting activities, and testifying as needed. A bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field is required, with CJ experience preferred.