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New Jersey Courts · 1 day ago

Court Services Officer 2/Court Services Officer 2 Bilingual (Criminal Division - Pretrial Services)

Trenton, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $97K/yr

2+ years exp

New Jersey Courts is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Pretrial Services Program. The role involves interacting with various stakeholders, conducting assessments, and providing guidance to pretrial defendants to ensure compliance with release conditions.

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Responsibilities

The selected candidate will regularly interact with pretrial defendants, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, the county jail, local law enforcement, the private bar, and the public

This position will be responsible for researching criminal case histories, conducting pretrial risk assessments, preparing reports, meeting with defendants, making recommendations to judges regarding conditions of pretrial release for pretrial defendants, and staffing first appearance/Central Judicial Processing hearings and pretrial detention hearings

In addition, the selected candidate will be required to monitor the conditions of pretrial release primarily for higher risk pretrial defendants, assist pretrial defendants in attaining specific goals to ensure their appearance in court and the safety of the public during the defendant's pretrial release, and report the defendant's non-compliance with conditions of release to the court

The selected candidate will provide guidance to clients with specific needs, including but not limited to social, emotional, and rehabilitative concerns

This position will make recommendations and/or referrals for social services, testing, treatment and/or counseling, and will monitor clients' treatment progress

In addition, the position would be responsible for assisting supervisors with training and mentoring of Pretrial Services staff and assisting with stakeholder and community outreach related to the Pretrial Services Program

The selected candidate will be required to work a non-traditional work week, which may include weekends, holidays, and after hours on-call responsibilities

Perform Other Related Duties As Required

Qualification

Case ManagementRisk AssessmentReport PreparationBilingualJudgmentDiscretionSocial Services KnowledgeInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree

Two years of professional experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, and one or more of the following: reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and/or attorneys to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations

Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position

Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations

Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting

Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the 'New Jersey First Act,' all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey