Pretrial Officer

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

Job summary

The Rappahannock Regional Jail is seeking a meticulous Pre-Trial Officer to join our Stafford team. This part-time role requires strong written and oral communication, organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities include evaluating candidates, preparing and presenting court reports, managing supervised cases, coordinating with courts and treatment providers, and ensuring understanding of release conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related field.
• Moderate experience in counseling and rehabilitation in a correctional environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigates, evaluates, and screens potential candidates for the pretrial program using intake and assessment processes.
• Prepares and presents court reports, criminal histories, and demographic information; meets with defendants after court and ensures understanding of release conditions.
• Performs case management for supervised cases to ensure compliance with release conditions; maintains contact with treatment and support programs.
• Conducts interviews to obtain background information; makes recommendations to the courts concerning release and detention.
• Composes and remits documentation for supervised defendants regarding compliance/non-compliance; prepares Capias Requests.
• Meets with supervised defendants to discuss treatment, adjustments, or corrective action needs; assesses risk level.
• Coordinates updated information about defendants from treatment facilities, courts, and legal counsels.
• Enforces department rules to ensure safety and security of the facility, community, and defendant.
• Prepares and maintains internal and external files, records, and reports.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

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Pretrial Officer

Pre-Trial Part-time Regular Civilian Community Corrections, Stafford, VA, US

Salary Range: $27.15 To $42.96 Hourly

Part-Time Pretrial Officer

The Rappahannock Regional Jail is seeking an organized professional with proficient oral and written communication skills capable of working in a fast paced team oriented environment with tight deadlines.

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to:

• Investigates, evaluates, and screens potential candidates for the pretrial program utilizing a variety of intake and assessment processes.
• Prepares and presents court reports, criminal histories, and demographic information; meets with defendants after court and ensures the defendant understands the conditions of release and pretrial supervision requirements.
• Performs case management for supervised cases to ensure compliance with release conditions; maintains contact with treatment and other support programs to assess defendant's on-going status and eligibility.
• Conducts a variety of interviews to obtain and verify background information; makes recommendations to the courts concerning release and detention.
• Composes, prepares, and remits documentation for supervised defendants regarding compliance/non-compliance/violation status; prepares Capias Requests for those in violation and submits to the Commonwealth Attorney Office.
• Meets with supervised defendants to determine and discuss drug or mental health treatment, adjustments, or corrective action needs; assesses risk level and determines if additional drug or medical assessment is required.
• Coordinates and retrieves updated information about defendants from treatment facilities and the courts and legal counsels.
• Enforces department and program rules, regulations, and procedures to ensure safety and security of the facility, community, and defendant.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of internal and external files, records, and reports.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related field and moderate experience in counseling and rehabilitation in a correctional environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

• Obtain Commission as a Notary Public.
• Must obtain certifications from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) within six months.
• Must meet and maintain minimum qualifications for the position established by the Authority and the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Applicant must pass a criminal background, Drug Test, DMV check and polygraph examination.

The Rappahannock Regional Jail (RRJ) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. RRJ is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 540-288-5251.