Pretrial Services Officer

Pretrial Services Officer Duties

As a Pretrial Services Officer, you will:

1. Perform assessments of defendants and clients who are referred by the court.
2. Interview and evaluate defendants pending release to determine eligibility for placement in a community supervision program while in pretrial or post-conviction show cause status.
3. Gather and verify information and research relevant automated systems to obtain criminal justice history.
4. Supervise defendants following release and intervene as necessary to ensure compliance with pretrial obligations.
5. Develop individualized supervision plans and review conditions of release and program participation requirements with defendants.
6. Prepare and maintain electronic records of case activity, regular statistical reports and other reports in accordance with PSA policy and procedures.
7. Represent the Pretrial Services Agency, testifying when necessary or submitting reports to court on the defendant's pretrial compliance and program participation.