Pre-Trial Services

PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICER I: Second Judicial District Court. Reno, Nevada. Summary: Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in pre-trial activities including investigations and case management; provides information and recommendations regarding defendants to judges and other Court personnel; supervises and monitors defendants released from custody to ensure compliance with Own Recognizance (O.R.) release conditions, Court dates, and other related Court orders. Duties: Interviews incarcerated defendants; receives and evaluates written requests from the defendant concerning their options; evaluates eligibility for Public Defender and/or O.R. release; processes referrals to the Mental Health Court (MHC); conducts field interviews with law enforcement personnel, mental health agencies, employers, family members, and friends regarding defendants; performs background criminal history checks; determines when a specialized program is appropriate and/or necessary; establishes and assigns conditions of O.R. release or mental health care. Conducts investigations including collecting, compiling, verifying, and evaluating information regarding defendants; develops and maintains case files; attends Court arraignments; provides case information to judges; recommends O.R. release conditions or imposes Court ordered conditions. Coordinates case management for assigned defendants including monitoring and tracking O.R. releases until sentencing and/or progress of mental health treatment; maintains regular contact with defendants in person and by telephone; supervises and monitors defendants released from custody to ensure compliance with O.R/release conditions, Court dates, and other related Court orders. Performs preliminary breath tests (PBTs) to determine violation of Court ordered release conditions; notifies the Courts of defendants who fail to comply with release conditions and, in some cases, recommends revocation of the O.R. release. Confers with attorneys, law enforcement personnel, and social services agencies regarding difficult cases; coordinates placement of defendants into substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and related treatment programs as needed; provides counseling for defendants and family members on a limited basis. Serves as a resource and information source regarding various Court policies, procedures, objectives, and operational functions in the assigned area; responds to inquiries in person and by telephone; provides information utilizing judgment, knowledge, and interpretation; resolves complaints; refers callers to appropriate source as necessary. Performs office support duties as assigned including answering the telephone and receiving, preparing, and processing a variety of documents, forms, records, and reports including O.R. release documents and supervision records. May provide oral and written translation services for individuals who do not speak English or who have difficulty understanding English; interprets statements made by judges, attorneys, and Court personnel requiring knowledge of legal and technical terminology; explains Court proceedings, programs, and services to defendants, family members, and interested parties; interprets statements made by defendants or other parties possessing limited language skills; assists individuals with completing legal forms and documents. Qualifications: Two years of experience involving public contact including law enforcement, social work, related experience. Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in criminal justice enforcement, social work, psychology, or a related field. Salary: $35,817.60 - $55,577.60.

PRETRIAL OFFICER: Pretrial Services, Ft. Myers, FL. Summary: Performs professional investigative work around the clock to provide quality and timely information to the criminal courts, which supports the judicial decision to release or detain the defendant. Duties: Pretrial officer (Intake & Investigation Unit): Conduct pretrial services booking interviews in the jail facilities; Determine indigent status for public defender representation; Write summary reports that include a recommendation to the judge regarding pretrial release; Facilitate pretrial release that includes instructions and referral information; Perform other case management duties as assigned. Pretrial Officer (Release Unit): Perform professional work around the clock to provide quality and timely information to the criminal courts; Court functions; Case management; Office functions; supervise defendants after release. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in a social/behavioral field, preferably in criminal justice. Two to three years of investigation or research experience preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. Knowledge of: Methods, practices, principles, procedures and techniques used in interviewing and investigating as it pertains to the operation of the department; Social casework principles and methods; Basic structure of the criminal justice system; Local, state and federal guidelines, rules, regulations and statutes as they pertain to the pretrial operation. Ability to: Conduct interviews and investigations in a jail setting; Deal effectively and professionally with defendants from various backgrounds in stressful conditions; Deal professionally with a highly volatile, potentially violent population; Efficiently operate a computer, utilize Microsoft Office Suite & various other software programs & databases; Follow written and oral instructions and procedures; Effectively interpret general policy, criteria and procedures for specific situations; Identify symptoms of substance abuse and emotional problems; Interact confidently with judges and other criminal justice personnel; Exhibit sound judgment. Must be: Able to maintain jail security clearance; Willing to work rotating shifts; holidays, and weekends; Willing to cover other shifts when required; Able to travel to the stockade and/or jail. Salary: $34,348.60. (2006)

PRETRIAL OFFICER: Punta Gorda, Florida. Summary: Pretrial Officer (Intake & Investigation Unit) performs professional investigative work around the clock to provide quality and timely information to the criminal courts, which supports the judicial decision to release or detain the defendant. Duties: Pretrial Officers’ (Intake & Investigation Unit) core responsibilities include the following: (1) Conduct pretrial services booking interviews in the jail facilities. (2) Determine indigent status for public defender representation. (3) Write summary reports that include a recommendation to the judge regarding pretrial release. (4) Facilitate pretrial release that includes instructions and referral information. (5) Perform other case management duties as assigned. Pretrial Officers’ (Intake & Investigation Unit) report directly to the Pretrial Services Manager and/or Pretrial Supervisor. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a social/behavior field, preferably in criminal justice. Two to three years of investigation or research experience preferred. Salary: $34,348.60 annually (based upon 26 bi-weekly pay periods worked) plus benefits & membership in the Florida Retirement System. (2006)

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