Pretrial Services Officer - Court Release & Monitoring

New Jersey Courts; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a Pretrial Services professional to support the Mercer Vicinage Pretrial Services Program. The role requires interacting with judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and defendants while researching case histories and assessing risk to inform conditions of release.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with potential remote days and involves reporting, guidance on social needs, and staff training.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and case management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience in case management.
• Experience coordinating with judges and attorneys to resolve case issues.

Responsibilities

• Research criminal case histories and conduct pretrial risk assessments.
• Prepare reports and make recommendations to judges.
• Meet with defendants and monitor compliance with release conditions.
• Provide guidance to clients on social, emotional, and rehabilitative needs.
• Assist in training Pretrial Services staff and engage in community outreach.
• Work a nontraditional schedule including weekends, holidays, and on-call duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a Pretrial Services professional to support the Mercer Vicinage Pretrial Services Program. The role requires interacting with judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and defendants while researching case histories and assessing risk to inform conditions of release.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with potential remote days and involves reporting, guidance on social needs, and staff training.