PRETRIAL RELEASE INVESTIGATOR TRAINEE Investigator Trainee for Pretrial

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Pension and supplemental retirement

Job summary

State of Maryland is seeking motivated candidates for a Pretrial Release role in Baltimore City. The position supports case file preparation, compliance with pretrial release procedures, and data verification within state systems.

Responsibilities include reviewing criminal histories, completing risk assessments, and presenting recommendations to the Judge at Bail Review, while ensuring proper documentation and timely processing in a 24-hour coverage environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: None; candidates may substitute additional investigative experience for required education.
• Note: substitution of related investigative experience for education is allowed on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Learns how to compile, organize, and prepare case files for arrestees.
• Learns rules, regulations, procedures and policies applicable to the State pretrial release program and criminal justice system.
• Accesses the information systems to obtain criminal histories.
• Verifies all background data.
• Completes a Risk instrument to assess danger to the community or appearance in court.
• Formulates an appropriate recommendation for bail or recognizance based on the investigation.
• Presents the gathered information and proffers the recommendation to the Judge at Bail Review; forwards the information to Pretrial Case Management Section/Records/Classification.

Skills

Data entry

Information gathering

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

ASTD9

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City

Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center

300 East Madison Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

POSITION DUTIES

• Learns how to compile, organize, and prepare case files for arrestees
• Learns rules, regulations, procedures and policies applicable to the State pretrial release program and criminal justice system
• Accesses the appropriate information systems to obtain criminal histories
• Verifies all background data
• Completes a Risk instrument to assess danger to the community or appearance in court
• Formulates an appropriate recommendation for bail or recognizance based on the investigation
• Presents the gathered information and proffers the recommendation to the Judge at Bail Review; forwards the information to Pretrial Case Management Section/Records/Classification

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: None.

Note: Candidates may substitute additional investigative experience in law enforcement, court services, parole and probation or pretrial release work on a year-to-year basis for the required education.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Experience inputting information into a computerized database.
• Experience gathering information about an individual (through data collection and/or interviews) and then summarizing the information gathered.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this class may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Special Requirements

Employees in this classification will be assigned to one of three shifts in order to maintain 24 hour coverage and may be required to work on weekends and holidays.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Benefits

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.