Pretrial Risk & Release Specialist

JusticePoint; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Birthday day off

Personal time 24h

Vacation and sick time

Health and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free trainings

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K / HSA

Job summary

JusticePoint, Inc. is a private nonprofit agency seeking a dedicated professional to perform pretrial risk assessments for arrestees in Racine County. You will conduct thorough criminal history checks and prepare written reports with bail and release recommendations.

You will manage a caseload, conduct drug screens, coordinate with community resources, and maintain accurate records to support program outcomes. A relevant Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Proficiency with Windows and MS Word/Access.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete pretrial risk assessments for arrestees booked into the Racine County Jail by conducting complete and accurate criminal history and record checks.
• Prepare written reports notifying the court of the results of the investigation and risk assessment including recommendations for bail and release conditions.
• Maintain and monitor a caseload of pretrial clients with duties to include drug screening, alcohol breath testing, electronic monitoring, referrals to community resources, and assisting the client in addressing needs to reduce the risk of pretrial misconduct.
• Developing knowledge and collaborative relationships with various community service providers.
• Preparing written reports notifying the court of the client’s status or providing recommendations for conditions of release
• Maintaining accurate and verified records in the client database that document and support activity necessary to meet the program outcomes
• Perform observed oral and urine drug/alcohol screens.
• Other duties assigned by the Program Director.

Skills

Criminal justice

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Bilingual - Spanish (asset)

Driver's license

Diversity & equity awareness

Background check experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or related field

Tools

Windows

MS Word & Access

Job description

JusticePoint, Inc. is a private nonprofit agency seeking a dedicated professional to perform pretrial risk assessments for arrestees in Racine County. You will conduct thorough criminal history checks and prepare written reports with bail and release recommendations.

You will manage a caseload, conduct drug screens, coordinate with community resources, and maintain accurate records to support program outcomes. A relevant Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills are required.