Pre Trial Services PSA Assessment Officer

Court of Common Pleas, Stark County, Ohio

Pre-Trial Release and Pre-Sentence Services Program

JOB TITLE: Pre-Trial Release Services Officer

PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this job is to conduct assessments and assess risks and make determinations of release under Pre-Trial Services with a moderate to high risk level identified by the Public Safety Assessment. Defendants on pretrial release present with two main types of risks: nonappearance for scheduled court dates and commission of pretrial crime. Additionally, the PTR Officer will gather, process and evaluate information necessary to give support to the decision of determining an arrestee’s release and or detention.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare a daily Stark County Jail booking report to identify the eligible offenders who are to be interviewed by Pre-Trial Release Services. 

Provide the list of offenders to be interviewed and their current housing address to the Stark County Sheriff Department. 

Complete the written PSA reports and verify the criminal history on all of eligible offenders. 

Prepare and submit the completed risk assessment reports to both the Municipal and Common Pleas Courts. 

Verify all information provided by the offender which includes; housing, employment and victim information. 

Provide a recommendation to the Court in regards to the offenders’ bond eligibility that is based upon the failure to appear risk and if there has been any additional criminal activity prior to the offender’s pre-trial appearance. 

Every effort must be made to cooperate with the Stark County Sheriff’s Department in maintaining a safe and secure environment. 

Serves as a liaison with other Court personnel, local Police Departments, the Sheriff’s Department, Victim Witness Services and other community agencies. 

Maintain a data base on the Pre-Trial Services Program for the grant report.

Maintain an up to date case file and record on each offender that is interviewed. 

Meet with the supervisor as needed and report any concerns or recommendations in a timely manner.

Other related duties that may become necessary as directed by the supervisor. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university, preferably with a major in Criminal Justice or Social Services; one or more years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to successfully pass a BCI and FBI Background check for LEADS (Law Enforcement Automated Data System). 

SPECIFIC, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Requires ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing. Must have the ability to prioritize work, work independently, manage time efficiently, and work under time constraints. Must have the ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information. Must operate a variety of standard and complex office equipment, typing, personal computer operation. Candidate must possess a knowledge of interviewing policies and procedures as it pertains to pretrial investigation and service.

PHYSICAL, AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

(With or without reasonable accommodations) Must be able to operate office equipment such as a copier, fax and computer. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met. Must possess a valid driver’s license. May be exposed to high communicable diseases and high-risk areas such as jails or prisons.