Pretrial Services Officer

Pima County; United States; On-site; USD 32,979 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan participation

Vacation and sick leave

100% paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pima County is seeking a Pretrial Services Officer to join its team. This role is vital in providing information to the court regarding defendants' bail conditions and supervising them to ensure compliance with court orders. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and preferably have experience in criminal justice.

The position involves working in a correctional facility and requires strong communication and analytical skills. The starting pay is $23.94 per hour, and you will benefit from a competitive benefits package including retirement plans, paid leave, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience in a criminal justice field or client advisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with defendants and gather relevant information.
• Develop pretrial release plans in compliance with court conditions.
• Monitor and supervise defendants on pretrial release.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college

Job description

Job Description Summary & Purpose of the Position

Begin or grow a career in the courts working for Pretrial Services! Pretrial Services has been in operations since 1972 and has been a national leader in the pretrial justice field through its innovative programs and commitment to data‑informed practices. While Pretrial Services is a division of the Superior Court, pretrial officers and staff work with all the courts in Pima County, as well as law enforcement, attorneys, and many other local justice professionals. As a Pretrial Services Officer, your work in community corrections will take place in either the county’s detention center assisting with the setting of bail conditions or with the division’s supervision office. Both units involve officers working directly with defendants, with the goal of providing information to the court and helping assure defendants remain arrest free and appear at future hearings. Pretrial Services Officers serve a unique role in our local justice system, and we would love for you to join our team.

Hiring Rate

$23.94 hourly.

Essential Functions

• Utilize evidence-based practices to inform the court, for the initial setting and review of bail conditions for pretrial defendants.
• Develop individualized pretrial release plans, conditions and support the defendants’ compliance with court ordered conditions of release through supervised release.
• Work is performed in a correctional facility and in a professional office environment, with field work as needed.
• Interview defendants, references and victims to gather and verify information statutorily required (ARS13-3967) to be considered when determining release conditions at any stage in the court process, from initial appearance up to case disposition.
• Acquire information including employment history, educational background, previous arrest record, family and community ties, and attempts to identify emotional, economic, psychiatric and behavioral problems.
• Administer actuarial-based assessments to determine risk of re‑offense and failure to appear in court.
• Conduct records checks for criminal history information, interpret and document criminal history.
• Prepare bail recommendations on felony and misdemeanor defendants utilizing legal criteria and evidence-based practices.
• Make release decisions on eligible misdemeanor defendants (Administrative Order, 1980) and produce release orders, schedule court dates, determine any special conditions of release, and process and sign court release forms.
• Proactively mitigate defendant failure to appear in court by offering warrant prevention and resolution activities, such as court date reminders, field contacts and reconnecting defendants who have failed to appear by arranging for their self‑surrender to the court.
• Monitor pretrial defendants on supervised release in accordance with the defendant’s ordered conditions of release, legal status, evidence-based practice and actuarial assessment level.
• Maintain a file documenting a defendant’s compliance with court ordered conditions of release, the defendant’s performance while under supervision, and a record of appearances at scheduled court hearings.
• Ensure that defendants are informed of their obligations regarding court conditions and supervision terms, and the implementation of general and special court conditions of release.
• Conduct periodic reviews of defendants’ needs, such as behavioral health, employment, housing, and other non‑criminogenic factors.
• Facilitate the introduction of defendants with appropriate community services when requested by the defendant and/or the court.
• Conduct field visits and maintain face‑to‑face and written contact with defendants to ensure compliance with conditions of release.
• Notify the court and appropriate parties of any conditions of release violations, successful and unsuccessful drug and alcohol tests, and/or any other activity pertinent to the defendant’s compliance with conditions of release, state and local laws.
• Monitor the collection of urine specimens and conduct breath analysis as ordered by the court and maintain accurate records of all specimens collected for testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of work experience in a criminal justice related field or in a position involving personal interaction in an advisory role with clients is preferred.
• Or the equivalent amount of experience, training and/or education approved by human resources.

Licenses, Certificates & Physical Conditions

• Must have a valid Arizona Driver license at the time of appointment.
• Typical duties performed in an office environment, correctional facility and community. May lift materials and/or equipment 20 lbs or less.
• The court is required to notify incumbents of the risk of exposure to airborne and blood borne pathogens in accordance with Department of Labor regulations CFR Part 1910.1030. A Hepatitis B vaccine will be provided.

Hours and Locations

Selected candidates will be stationed at either 150 W. Congress St. or 1270 W. Silverlake Rd. Hours vary by location:

• 150 W. Congress: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
• 1270 W. Silverlake: Rotating shifts every four months: 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Wednesday and every other weekend; 3 p.m. to 1 a.m., Monday to Wednesday and every other weekend; 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday to Friday and every other weekend; 3 p.m. to 1 a.m., Wednesday to Friday and every other weekend.

A candidate’s location and schedule is determined at the time of an official offer.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Retirement plan participation.
• Vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• 100% paid parental leave.
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health wellness discount program.
• Mental and behavioral health benefits.
• Paid training with advancement opportunities.
• 56 hours of sick time accrued yearly, less usage, may be rolled over to vacation time.
• Standard medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick leave.
• Mandatory pre‑tax pay deduction for retirement plan participation for all eligible employees.
• Potential student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for full‑time employees of government organizations.