Pretrial Services Specialist: Court Programs & Supervision

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Administrative Office of the Courts in Lexington, is seeking a Pretrial Services Specialist. The role reviews arrested individuals to assess pretrial release eligibility, conducts interviews, performs background checks, and provides recommendations or judge consultations as needed.

The position supports the court process, tracks cases, and monitors supervised individuals, requiring FBI clearance and NCIC certification within 60 days of hire. Travel statewide is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• At least two years’ experience working with or within criminal justice, judicial and/or legal systems.
• Must pass FBI clearance and obtain NCIC Certification within first 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Review arrest records to determine pretrial release eligibility.
• Conduct defendant interviews within 24 hours of jail booking.
• Make pretrial release recommendations or consult with a judge as needed.
• Supervise defendants on monitored release and ensure compliance with court orders.
• Enter data into the PRIM system and submit detailed written reports.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Interviewing

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Administrative Office of the Courts in Lexington, is seeking a Pretrial Services Specialist. The role reviews arrested individuals to assess pretrial release eligibility, conducts interviews, performs background checks, and provides recommendations or judge consultations as needed.

The position supports the court process, tracks cases, and monitors supervised individuals, requiring FBI clearance and NCIC certification within 60 days of hire. Travel statewide is expected.