Pretrial Services Specialist -SHIFT -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; London (KY); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Résumé du poste

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Administrative Office of the Courts in London, KY seeks a Pretrial Services Specialist-SHIFT. This position covers second, third, weekend, or rotating shifts, reviews arrests for pretrial release eligibility, conducts background checks, and prepares release recommendations.

The role tracks cases through court, supervises individuals on release, travels statewide, and reports findings.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• At least two years’ experience in criminal justice, judicial or legal systems.

Responsabilités

• Review arrested individuals to determine pretrial release eligibility.
• Conduct interviews and background checks for release recommendations.
• Monitor cases through the court process and supervise pretrial release individuals.
• Prepare detailed written reports for court and agencies.
• Enter data into PRIM system and coordinate with judges and stakeholders.
• Travel statewide to attend meetings, trainings, and court events.

Connaissances

Two years experience

Formation

Associate degree

Description du poste

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11/2/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID

2605672

Pretrial Services Specialist - SHIFT - Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)

Pay Grade

10

Salary

$41,090.02 - $54,691.04 Annually

Employment Type

JUDICAL BRANCH | ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS| 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Judicial | Court of Justice

Location

305 South Main
London, KY 40741 USA

Description

The Kentucky Judicial Branch offers exciting career opportunities with the Administrative Office of the Courtsin Frankfort and the state courts that operate in all 120 counties.

We provide the many benefits of state government employment, including generous vacation and sick time, healthinsurance and a retirement plan. Our work environment values diversity and inclusion and we're committed tofair and equal treatment, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. We also promote a healthy work and life balance.

The Department of Pretrial Services has an immediate need for a Pretrial Services Specialist-SHIFT. Thisposition is in Region 5, Laurel County.

This position will be assigned to a second, third, weekend, or rotating shift. The Pretrial ServicesSpecialist-SHIFT reviews all arrested individuals to determine eligibility for pretrial release. This includesreviewing charges, conducting interviews, performing background checks, and making pre-arraignment releaserecommendations or consulting with a judge when necessary. This position also tracks cases through the courtprocess and monitors individuals placed under supervision.

• Conduct initial interview of defendant within 24 hours of jail booking, to include receiving arresting documents, performing defendant interviews, and contacting judges for bond information.
• Review defendant’s case history and risk assessment scores to determine the defendant’s eligibility for
• Pretrial Administrative Release and to make recommendations to trial courts for pretrial release with supervision and diversion.
• Supervise defendants on Monitored Release through check-in’s and being present for drug testing.
• Monitor adherence to court-ordered programs and community provider requirements.
• Submit detailed written reports to the appropriate entities.
• Complete quality assurance reports to maintain state statistics for Pretrial defendants. To include investigating issues and working with different stakeholders to obtain necessary information and data.
• Facilitate relationships with community stakeholders: Establish and/or maintain relationships with treatment centers, testing agencies and community resources necessary for supervision programs.
• Attend court and communicate with judges during pretrial misdemeanor diversion and deferred prosecutions.
• Prepare affidavits of indigency for the courts.
• Enter data into the Pretrial Release Management (PRIM) System.
• Travel to counties regularly to conduct and attend meetings, trainings, summits and workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Associates Degree

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: At least two (2) years’ experience working with or within criminal justice,judicial and/or legal systems

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree ona year-for- year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be able to pass FBI clearance and obtainNational Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certification within the first 60 days of employment, and every yearthereafter. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office or similar indoor environment. Occasionally required to work remotelyto intake and meet with individuals in detention centers and/or jails. Occasionally required to work weekends,holidays and alternate shifts to attend court and/or meet with incarcerated and pretrial release individuals.Occasionally required to drive to/from locations statewide. Occasionally exposed to loud noises when meetingwith inmates in a jail. Occasionally requires exposure to defendants who may become violent or threatening.Occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds to move file, records, and copy paper boxes. Due to the natureof the job duties and responsibilities, this position is not authorized for virtual work.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Melana Gross at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D