PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICER II

Thurston County; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Thurston County is seeking a Pretrial Services Officer II to join the Pretrial Screening and Supervision Team in Olympia. The position focuses on conducting screenings, supervising releasees, and ensuring court appearances while maintaining public safety.

The role requires collaboration with courts, attorneys, and community providers; offering risk assessments, referrals, and timely reporting to the Court. Hybrid work may be pursued after probation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences, criminal justice, or public administration.
• Course work in substance use, mental health, and/or domestic violence studies.
• Five years of experience in criminal justice or social services supervising justice-involved individuals.
• Must pass background clearance for access to corrections facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings for individuals involved in criminal cases by verifying information and completing pretrial risk assessments.
• Supervise clients on pretrial release based on risk classification system.
• Monitor client compliance with court-ordered conditions and file violation reports.
• Make referrals to community service providers.
• Verify that court orders have been followed and document compliance.
• Access criminal history databases.
• Maintain accurate files and timely court documentation.
• May assign cases to Pretrial Services Officers.

Skills

Interviewing

Counseling

Supervision

Background clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The salary for this position is:$5,959 - $7,926 monthly.

Thurston County Pretrial Services seeks aPretrial Services Officer II as part of its Pretrial Screening and Supervision Team. This team provides information to Thurston County courts and supervises justice-involved clients with the goals of ensuring that these individuals successfully appear in court and remain arrest-free while on pretrial release.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducting screenings for individuals involved in criminal cases by conducting record checks, verifying information, and completing pretrial risk assessments.
• Supervising clients on pretrial release based on risk classification system.
• Monitoring client compliance with court ordered conditions of release and files violation reports as needed. Submitting written reports to the Court and counsel.
• Making referrals to community service providers.
• Verifying that court orders have been followed, including documenting compliance and recommended actions.
• Accessing criminal history databases.
• Maintaining accurate files and ensuring court documentation is filed in a timely manner.
• May assign cases to Pretrial Services Officers.

To view the full job classification, click herePretrial Services Officer II

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment –Quiet office setting in Olympia, Washington. Hybrid work schedule may be requested after successful completion of probation.
• Schedule -Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Workload demands may occasionally require work outside the assigned work hours.
• Travel Requirements –Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings.
• Customer Interactions -Daily interactions via phone and in-person with Thurston County staff, individuals involved in the criminal justice system, and the general public

WHO WE ARE:

At Thurston County Pretrial Services, our mission isto strengthen community justice and public safety through objective pretrial screening, effective supervision, and alternative programs that connect individuals to community resources. We envision a system built on equity and collaboration, aiding justice-impacted people on their path to positive change.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and services. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• Work-Life Balance:We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future:As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information.
• Paid Leave:Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
• Robust Training Program:Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules:Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation:The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA):Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Why you’ll love it here:

Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer’s markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com.

Message to potential applicants:

We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences, criminal justice, or public administration. Additional applicable experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Must have completed course work in substance use, mental health, and/or domestic violence studies.
• Five (5) years of experience in the criminal justice or social services field interviewing, counseling or supervising justice-involved individuals.
• Must be able to pass background clearance to for access to enter corrections facility and run criminal history.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of local, state & federal criminal laws, confidentiality requirements, local court rules and administrative codes.
• Knowledge of legal and evidence-based pretrial service practices.
• Knowledge