New Jersey Courts · 1 week 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 expNew Jersey Courts is a large judicial system committed to providing quality service and ensuring public trust. They are seeking a Court Services Officer 2 to engage with pretrial defendants and various stakeholders, conducting assessments and providing guidance to ensure compliance with pretrial release conditions.
GovernmentLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Regularly interact with pretrial defendants, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, the county jail, local law enforcement, the private bar, and the public
Research criminal case histories, conduct pretrial risk assessments, prepare reports, meet with defendants, make recommendations to judges regarding conditions of pretrial release for pretrial defendants, and staff first appearance/Central Judicial Processing hearings and pretrial detention hearings
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
Provide guidance to clients with specific needs, including but not limited to social, emotional, and rehabilitative concerns
Make recommendations and/or referrals for social services, testing, treatment and/or counseling, and monitor clients' treatment progress
Assist supervisors with training and mentoring of Pretrial Services staff and assist with stakeholder and community outreach related to the Pretrial Services Program
Work a non-traditional work week, which may include weekends, holidays, and after hours on-call responsibilities
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
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
Preferred
Experience with pretrial services programs is helpful
Company
New Jersey Courts
New Jersey Courts is a government institution that offers legal proceedings, criminal trials, assistance and case resolution.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Antoinette Rinaldi
DIRECTOR HUDSON COUNTY IDRC
Gilberto Velasquez
Assistant Chief Probation Officer
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