Pretrial Case Manager & Court Liaison

Rappahannock Regional Jail; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

The Rappahannock Regional Jail is seeking a part-time Pretrial Officer in Stafford, VA. This role requires organizing and professional communication to support pretrial supervision and release compliance in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Essential duties include evaluating candidates for the pretrial program, preparing court reports, conducting background interviews, and coordinating treatment needs. Notary and NCIC/VCIN certifications must be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related field with moderate experience in counseling and rehabilitation in a correctional environment.
• Notary Public commission within six months.
• Must meet minimum qualifications for the position as defined by the Authority and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must obtain NCIC and VCIN certifications within six months.

Responsibilities

• Investigates, evaluates, and screens candidates for the pretrial program using intake/assessment processes.
• Prepares and presents court reports, criminal histories, and demographic information; meets with defendants post-court to explain release and supervision requirements.
• Performs case management to ensure compliance with release conditions and coordinates with treatment/support programs.
• Conducts interviews to verify background information and makes recommendations to the courts on release/detention.
• Prepares and remits documentation for supervised defendants regarding compliance and status; submits capias requests to the Commonwealth Attorney Office.
• Arranges meetings with supervised defendants to discuss treatment needs and determine risk level or need for additional assessments.
• Coordinates updated information about defendants from treatment facilities, courts, and legal counsels.
• Enforces department rules and procedures to ensure safety and security of the facility and community.
• Maintains internal and external files, records, and reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related field

Job description

The Rappahannock Regional Jail is seeking a part-time Pretrial Officer in Stafford, VA. This role requires organizing and professional communication to support pretrial supervision and release compliance in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Essential duties include evaluating candidates for the pretrial program, preparing court reports, conducting background interviews, and coordinating treatment needs. Notary and NCIC/VCIN certifications must be obtained within six months.