Pretrial Officer

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

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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.