Pretrial Services Specialist - Court & Community Impact

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Alexandria (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Pretrial Services Specialist within the Administrative Office of the Courts. The role involves reviewing arrests to determine pretrial release eligibility, interviewing defendants, and making release recommendations with supervision.

The position requires a two-year background in criminal justice, an associate degree, and ability to obtain FBI and NCIC clearances. Work is primarily in offices with occasional travel to counties statewide.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• At least two years’ experience in criminal justice or related legal systems.
• Must pass FBI clearance and NCIC certification within first 60 days; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial interview of defendant within 24 hours of jail booking.
• Review case history and risk scores to determine eligibility for pretrial release.
• Make pretrial release recommendations to trial courts with supervision and diversion when appropriate.
• Supervise defendants on Monitored Release with check-ins and drug testing.
• Monitor adherence to court-ordered programs and community provider requirements.
• Submit detailed written reports to appropriate entities.
• Enter data into the Pretrial Release Management (PRIM) System.
• Travel to counties regularly for meetings, trainings, summits and workshops.
• Attend court and communicate with judges during pretrial misdemeanor diversion and deferred/prosecution proceedings.
• Prepare affidavits of indigency for the courts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal justice experience

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Pretrial Services Specialist within the Administrative Office of the Courts. The role involves reviewing arrests to determine pretrial release eligibility, interviewing defendants, and making release recommendations with supervision.

The position requires a two-year background in criminal justice, an associate degree, and ability to obtain FBI and NCIC clearances. Work is primarily in offices with occasional travel to counties statewide.