Pretrial Services Officer II

Position Description

Under supervision of the Pretrial Services Manager, the Pretrial Services Officer II performs a variety of duties involved in pretrial activities including investigation and case management and providing information and recommendations regarding defendants to judges and other Court personnel; supervise and monitor defendants released from custody to ensure compliance with Own Recognizance (OR) and/or Supervised Bail release conditions, Court dates and other related Court Orders. This position may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Supervision Exercised

There are no supervision expectations assigned to this position.

Major Duties

Interview incarcerated defendants; receive and evaluate written requests from defendants; gather pertinent information and evaluate eligibility for Public Defender and/or OR release; provide unbiased reports to the presiding judicial authority, conduct interviews with law enforcement personnel, outside agencies, employers, family members, and friends regarding defendants; perform background criminal history checks; establish and assign conditions of release.

Conduct investigations including collecting, compiling, verifying, and evaluating information regarding defendants; assess the level of supervision required for defendants; provide on-going case information to judges and to other Court personnel, recommend release conditions or impose Court ordered conditions; notify the Courts of defendants who fail to comply with release conditions and, in some cases, recommend revocation of the release. Complete a thorough criminal history audit and the Nevada Pretrial Risk Assessment.

Coordinate case management for assigned defendants including monitoring and tracking releases until sentencing including progress in a mental health and/or substance abuse treatment program; maintain regular contact with defendants in person and by telephone; supervise and monitor defendants released from custody to ensure compliance with release conditions, Court dates and other related Court orders.

Confer with attorneys, law enforcement personnel, treatment service providers and social services agencies regarding difficult cases; coordinates placement of defendants into substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and related treatment programs as needed.

Serve as a source of information regarding various Court policies, procedures, objectives, and operational functions in the assigned area; respond to inquiries in person and by telephone; provide information utilizing judgment, knowledge, and interpretation; resolve complaints; refer callers to appropriate source as necessary. Performs related duties as assigned.

Job-Related and Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom.
• Basic concepts and principles of pretrial services.
• Effective case management practices.
• Principles and practices used in effectively dealing with the public and stakeholders.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment/software.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Legal procedures, documents, and terminology related to court cases.

Ability to

• Understand the operations, services, and activities of the Pretrial Services Department.
• Use various computer systems and applications used in pretrial service activities
• Effectively conduct interviews with defendants, court personnel, and the public.
• Collect, compile, and analyze information and data.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and documents.
• Plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom.

Skills to

• Interpret, explain, apply, and ensure compliance with the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Interact effectively and sensitively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Analyze information and process a variety of documents accurately.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, law enforcement, psychology, or a related field.

Experience

Two years’ experience involving public contact including law enforcement, pretrial services, probation, or a related field.

Special Requirements

Ability to work in a detention facility environment. Must pass the background investigation conducted by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department.

Preferred

Bilingual – Spanish