Pretrial Hearings Officer (Probation Counselor II)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Number: 23-03555
Salary: $62,932.27 - $104,886.91
Closing Date: December 29, 2023
This position is located in the Community Corrections Services Unit of the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. This position reviews all defendants' cases prior to arraignments using the arrest warrant, the bail determination sheet, Virginia Court Appointed Counsel sheet, criminal and traffic histories, the Pretrial Defendant Questionnaire (PDQ), the Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument (VPRAI) with Praxis recommendation, the Brief Jail Mental Health Screen and all reference notes collected during the initial jail interview. Formulates a recommendation and presents recommendations regarding bond, conditions of release and court appointed counsel eligibility to the Judiciary in court at arraignments.
Conducts initial interview of defendants in the jail if not completed at time of arrest. Initial interview includes completion of the PDQ, VPRAI and the Virginia Court Appointed Counsel sheet. Collects data from arresting documents, the Brief Jail Mental Health Screen, information gathered from personal interviews with defendants and completes reference checks by verifying the information with family, friends, employers and co-workers. Computer systems including the Fairfax County local record system and the NCIC/VCIN and DMV are used to obtain defendants’ criminal histories.
Maintains caseload of defendants who are placed on Pretrial Supervision in accordance with the referring Judges Orders and in compliance with local and state mandated policy. Notifies the referring Judge of any violations and testifies in Court as needed. Conducts alcohol and drug testing as appropriate and runs NCIC/VCIN record checks as necessary. Documents all casework into the Pretrial and Community Corrections (PTCC) computerized database and ensures all paperwork is accurate, thorough and completed in a timely fashion.
Completes the jail review process of all incarcerated defendants pending trial to determine their eligibility for the Pretrial Supervision Program, personal recognizance, a court appointed attorney or a change in court date to expedite case resolution. Collects and submits specific data for use in statistical reports.
Schedule: This position may be required to work flex hours to meet the needs of a 24-hour office.
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Knowledge of casework supervision practices and procedures;
Knowledge of the principles of psychology and sociology;
Knowledge of current social and economic conditions;
Ability to use technology to enter and retrieve information;
Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations related to probation work and victim services;
Ability to interview and counsel clients;
Ability to prepare complete case records and reports;
Ability to develop effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
