Pretrial Services Officer II

County of Thurston; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligible

Job summary

Thurston County's Pretrial Services seeks a Pretrial Services Officer II to join the Screening and Supervision Team in Olympia, WA. The role supports courts by providing information and supervises justice-involved clients to promote court appearances and arrest-free pretrial release.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule after probation, with regular daytime hours and occasional travel. Strong communication and casework skills are essential to collaborate with county staff and the justice

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in behavioral/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 involving interviewing, counseling or supervising justice-involved individuals.
• Must pass background clearance to access corrections facilities and run criminal history.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Confidentiality compliance

Casework supervision

Oral & written communication

Independent prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences, criminal justice, or public administration

Job description

Thurston County Pretrial Services seeks aPretrial Services Officer IIas 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.

To view the full job classification, click here Pretrial 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 serves. 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

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 of casework duties including investigation and supervision of justice-involved individuals.
• Knowledge of objectives, goals, and detailed processes of the pre-trial release function and its interrelationship with the other parts of the court system, criminal justice system, and outside agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish priorities and work independently.

OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

Questions about this recruitment? Please contact: Carrie Hennen by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 360-742-9707.

This position is:

• Not represented by a Union
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Eligible for benefits

Items requested for consideration:

• Application
• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Applicant Disclosure Questions

Please note:

Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at [phone]. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.