This person is responsible for administrative work in managing and coordinating pretrial services and to monitor defendants placed under pretrial services to promote compliance with court ordered conditions. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the presiding judge of the circuit court or their designee. The Pretrial Administrator is expected to perform administrative functions with minimal supervision. Work will involve coordination of activities of the court, other agencies and organizations as they relate to pretrial services.
Examples of Work Performed: (The position may include some or all of the duties listed below)
Manage and coordinate the pretrial services which includes gathering and preparing information about individuals who have been arrested and charged with a crime and preparation of an assessment of their risk of non-appearance, being arrested for a new criminal offense, and danger to the community.
Present information to the judicial officer regarding individuals risk assessment score and recommended conditions of release of the defendant.
Research list for inmates incarcerated on new charges each business day and conducting risk assessment(s) on those new charges as soon as may be reasonably practical.
Research criminal histories utilizing the Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES), the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and Case.Net.
Prepare and e-files assessments and judicial memos with new and pertinent information on criminal cases.
Provide supervision and monitoring of defendants released by the court, which includes monitoring drug/alcohol test results, supervising electronic monitoring services, updating client records and reporting client compliance to the court, and notifying the court of any violations of conditions of supervision.
Make appropriate recommendations and or referrals to social service agencies or counseling and treatment providers and monitor progress.
Communicate regularly with court personnel, attorneys, and jail staff regarding defendants.
Assist in developing home and/or treatment plans.
Monitor, coordinate, and evaluate the effectiveness of the pretrial services programs through process and outcome studies to determine requirements for Program modification and personnel training.
Prepare and/or maintain the Program operating manual, participant information packet, public information packet and other materials necessary for the operation of the pretrial services Program.
Attend meetings and trainings regarding community services which could benefit the pretrial services Program.
Performs related work as required.
May supervise other pretrial personnel and staff.
Required Minimum Education and Experience: (The following statement represents the minimum education and experience which will be used to determine qualifications of applicants, provided equivalent substitution will be permitted in case of deficiencies of either experience of education. Education above the minimum stated may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience; professional experience at the management and administrative level may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.)
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in judicial administration, public or business administration, sociology, psychology, criminal justice or a related field, and three years of responsible professional experience in management or administration.
License and Certification Requirements:
State of Missouri Driver’s License
CJIS Certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (This job description does not include specific physical requirements necessary to perform the job. Such requirements vary from position to position and may be determined by the appointing authority.)
Thorough knowledge of court procedures, legal documents, statutes and legal factors pertaining to the court system and treatment courts.
Thorough knowledge of the organization, functions, responsibilities and procedures of the court system.
Considerable knowledge of the modern principles and practices of public and judicial administration.
Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, court officials, attorneys, treatment/service providers, Probation and Parole, law enforcement personnel, and the general public.
Ability to use reasoning in determining appropriate recommendations for defendants.
Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required to determine appropriate treatment and/or home plans for defendants.
Ability to assess issues and decide what situations necessitate judge notification.
Ability to analyze data using established criteria.
Ability to work well within a team environment and to work independently and follow instructions.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to make oral presentations to justice system employees and the general public.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.