Commonwealth of Kentucky
Pretrial Services Specialist -SHIFT -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Covington, Kentucky, United States, 41011
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10/9/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-05957
Pretrial Services Specialist -SHIFT -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
Pay Grade10
Salary
$39,222.24 - $52,205.04 annually
Employment Type
Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Judicial | Court of Justice
Location
230 Madison Ave Rm 229 Covington, KY 41011 USA
Description
The Department of Pretrial Services oversees a statewide program based on the premise that defendants arepresumed innocent until proven guilty and are entitled to reasonable bail. This premise is supported byfederal and state constitutions.
The Kentucky Judicial Branch offers exciting career opportunities with the Administrative Office of the Courtsin Frankfort and the state courts that operate in all 120 counties.
We provide the many benefits of state government employment, including generous vacation and sick time, healthinsurance and a retirement plan. Our work environment values diversity and inclusion and we're committed tofair and equal treatment, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. We alsopromote a healthy work to life balance.
The Department of Pretrial Services has an immediate need for a Pretrial Services Specialist SHIFT (this is asecond or third shift position) position in Kenton County.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities: Interview defendants in jail within 24 hours of incarceration. Complete required assessments Make recommendation to trial. Make recommendation to trial courts for pretrial release with supervision and diversion. Monitor compliance for clients released with conditions or referred to diversion. Monitor compliance with conditions of contract. Submit detailed written reports to the appropriate entities. Keep statistics for the preparation of monthly reports. Broker community resources for diversion and conditional release. Appear in court as needed. Prepare affidavits of indigence for the courts. Enter data into prim. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Associates Degree with 2 years job related experience or High School Degreewith 4 years job related experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be able to pass FBI clearance to obtain NCIC certification. Must be able to work in the jail or detentioncenter of the county or counties in which assigned. Must maintain NCIC certification.
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting within a detention center. Supervision and case management ofadult criminal defendants and, or, adult offenders.Travel required.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jason Dufeck at Jason Dufeck@kycourts.net
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
10/9/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-05957
Pretrial Services Specialist -SHIFT -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
Pay Grade10
Salary
$39,222.24 - $52,205.04 annually
Employment Type
Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Judicial | Court of Justice
Location
230 Madison Ave Rm 229 Covington, KY 41011 USA
Description
The Department of Pretrial Services oversees a statewide program based on the premise that defendants arepresumed innocent until proven guilty and are entitled to reasonable bail. This premise is supported byfederal and state constitutions.
The Kentucky Judicial Branch offers exciting career opportunities with the Administrative Office of the Courtsin Frankfort and the state courts that operate in all 120 counties.
We provide the many benefits of state government employment, including generous vacation and sick time, healthinsurance and a retirement plan. Our work environment values diversity and inclusion and we're committed tofair and equal treatment, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. We alsopromote a healthy work to life balance.
The Department of Pretrial Services has an immediate need for a Pretrial Services Specialist SHIFT (this is asecond or third shift position) position in Kenton County.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities: Interview defendants in jail within 24 hours of incarceration. Complete required assessments Make recommendation to trial. Make recommendation to trial courts for pretrial release with supervision and diversion. Monitor compliance for clients released with conditions or referred to diversion. Monitor compliance with conditions of contract. Submit detailed written reports to the appropriate entities. Keep statistics for the preparation of monthly reports. Broker community resources for diversion and conditional release. Appear in court as needed. Prepare affidavits of indigence for the courts. Enter data into prim. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Associates Degree with 2 years job related experience or High School Degreewith 4 years job related experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be able to pass FBI clearance to obtain NCIC certification. Must be able to work in the jail or detentioncenter of the county or counties in which assigned. Must maintain NCIC certification.
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting within a detention center. Supervision and case management ofadult criminal defendants and, or, adult offenders.Travel required.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jason Dufeck at Jason Dufeck@kycourts.net
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D