Pre-Trial Services Officer
Ak-Chin Indian Community - Maricopa, AZ
Hiring: Pre-Trial Services Officer Company: Ak-Chin Indian Community Location: Maricopa, AZ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:47:22 About the job Required Skills: •Manages a caseload of defendants who have been arrested, and are awaiting the adjudication of their case. •Interviews and gathers information on background of arrested defendants who are awaiting an initial appearance in front of the court. Information should include their time in community, ties to the community, and other data. •Verifies information gathered through criminal history checks and other sources to determine any criminal history, current status in the criminal justice system and to assess the likelihood of pre-trial misconduct. •Interprets collected data to prepare and submit a bond report making recommendations to the Judge concerning conditional release and risk factors. Conducts a risk/needs assessment to determine the likelihood of failure to appear and the risk to public safety, as well identify appropriated referrals and other appropriate conditions of release. •Assesses and identifies community referral needs for the defendant in areas such as physical and mental health, substance abuse assistance, employment counseling and school enrollment. Prepares and submits related reports for judicial review. •Monitors and supervises the defendants ensuring they are familiar with the conditions of their release. •Notifies defendants of scheduled court dates and maintains regular contact during the pending case. •Ensures that the defendant continues to comply with all conditions of release. May conduct field visits and maintain verbal, written and face-to-face contact (mostly in the office setting) with defendants to ensure compliance with conditions of release. Qualifications: •Knowledge of relevant laws, rules and regulations pertaining to community work service and court appointed legal counsel. •Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, techniques, and equipment used in arranging and performing community work services activities. •Knowledge of human behavior, various social economic and cultural backgrounds. •Knowledge of transportation and restraint procedures. •Knowledge of first aid methods and procedures. •Knowledge of criminal justice court systems including tribal, city, state, and federal courts. •Knowledge of ACJIS, NCIC, and applicable laws, rules, and policies governing access to and dissemination of criminal history information. •Knowledge of court process and role of legal counsel in court process. •Skill in safe and effective operations and maintenance of community work service equipment to include urinalysis and blood alcohol equipment and restraints, and electronic monitoring devices. •Demonstrated capacity to give orders, to follow instructions, learn and apply laws and regulations governing probation activities, and to work as a team member. Compensation: •Vacation/personal sick leave, health benefits (medical/dental/vision),401k, short/long-term disability, 14 holidays Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!