Pretrial Release Officer II (Field & Court)

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services in Marietta, GA is seeking a qualified Pre-Trial Release Specialist to support bond procedures and case management. The role focuses on collecting information, preparing reports, and coordinating with defendants and court staff.

You will interview defendants, compile demographics, assess eligibility, and prepare release recommendations. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and GCIC certification, with driving license; strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or related field required; supplemented by two years of experience in pre-trial release, criminal justice, court administration or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers; confers with supervisor on work assignments and priorities; assists with training and supervision of co-workers and performance evaluations.
• Conducts interviews with defendants, victims, family members, and references; gathers demographic information, residence, employment, criminal history, driving records, and other pertinent information.
• Prepares for bond hearings: creates bond assessment reports with identity, criminal history, and reference information; makes release recommendations.
• Monitors defendants' compliance with release conditions; conducts field visits and drug screens; provides referrals to social and rehabilitative agencies; files bench warrants when needed.
• Prepares and updates case histories and court documentation; runs criminal histories; prepares bench warrants, bail revocations, and related documents.
• Provides court testimonies as required and discusses eligibility for pre-trial supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or related field

Job description

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services in Marietta, GA is seeking a qualified Pre-Trial Release Specialist to support bond procedures and case management. The role focuses on collecting information, preparing reports, and coordinating with defendants and court staff.

You will interview defendants, compile demographics, assess eligibility, and prepare release recommendations. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and GCIC certification, with driving license; strong organizational and