Shift-Based Pretrial Services Specialist - Court System

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in Somerset, KY is hiring a Pretrial Services Specialist - SHIFT. The role reviews arrested individuals to determine pretrial release eligibility, conducts interviews, performs background checks, and makes release recommendations or consults with judges as needed.

You will track cases through the court process, supervise individuals on monitored release, and prepare written reports.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience working with or within criminal justice, judicial or legal systems.
• Ability to conduct defendant interviews and complete background checks.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain case data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial interview of defendant within 24 hours of jail booking.
• Review defendant’s case history and risk assessment scores to determine eligibility for pretrial release.
• Pretrial Administrative Release and to make recommendations to trial courts for pretrial release with supervision and diversion.
• Supervise defendants on Monitored Release through check-ins 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.
• Facilitate relationships with community stakeholders: establish and maintain relationships with treatment centers, testing agencies and community resources.
• 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.

Skills

Criminal justice experience

Interviews & background checks

Court coordination

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in Somerset, KY is hiring a Pretrial Services Specialist - SHIFT. The role reviews arrested individuals to determine pretrial release eligibility, conducts interviews, performs background checks, and makes release recommendations or consults with judges as needed.

You will track cases through the court process, supervise individuals on monitored release, and prepare written reports.