Pretrial Services Specialist

Full Time
Tucson, AZ 85701
Posted
Job description
Purpose of the Position

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. First review begins on Monday, December 5, 2022.

Assists staff with the assessment and management of cases with complex needs and special issues, such as defendants that also may require drug/alcohol and/or behavioral/mental health treatment and/or individuals who have demonstrated an elevated risk for failing to appear in court. The incumbent will support pretrial services administration in the development of best practices in pretrial justice prior to and after initial appearance hearings.

Essential Functions

  • Provides support in the assessment and development of pretrial release options available to pretrial staff and judges in the setting of bail/release conditions.
  • Assists in the development of treatment-assisted supervision case planning and assists in the evaluations of drug/alcohol and behavioral/mental health treatment programs.
  • Acts as a resource for a variety of specialized areas such as, but not limited to, drug and alcohol treatment, behavioral/mental health treatment, location monitoring, and other internal and external resources aimed at mitigating pretrial risk.
  • Assists with the training and implementation of specialized release service programs and assists in the evaluation of the effectiveness of these programs.
  • Acts as a resource for pretrial services officers and assists in the assessment and determination of bail and/or supervision conditions.
  • Develops and evaluates community resource agencies essential to the treatment of defendants.
  • Assists in the development and finalization of agency protocol related to bail conditions and the monitoring of bail conditions.
  • Acts as a liaison between the community service providers, the court and defendants.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, or a related field, and two years of work experience in a pretrial services function or a related community corrections field. Or any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources.

Preference
will be given to applicants with direct work experience working community services providers or in a social services work environment.

Licenses, Certificates & Physical Conditions

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typically performs duties in an office environment and may lift materials and/or equipment 20 lbs or less.


The Arizona Superior Court in Pima County and the Pima County Juvenile Court Center offer the same benefits as those offered to other employees working for Pima County. We offer a competitive benefits package to benefits eligible employees, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick leave. Some benefits require contributions by employees in addition to contributions made by the employer. Please see the link below for a complete description of the offerings.
Pima County Benefits

Retirement Plan participation is mandatory for all eligible employees to include a mandatory pre-tax pay deduction. July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023, the deduction for Retirement Pension & Health Insurance Benefit is 12.03% and Long Term Disability Income Plan 0.14% to constitute a total of 12.17% deduction.

Education Reimburement Program: The program will provide up to $5,250 per calendar year towards the cost of tuition, required books, registration fees, and laboratory fees. The Employee's lifetime maximum benefit would be for reimbursement of one Bachelor's degree and one Master's degree.

Please see the link below for information on the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and CURRENT EXACT DEDUCTION.
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Full-time employees of government organizations may be able to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information click Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.

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