Pre-Trial Investigator Position Available In New Hanover, North Carolina

Pre-Trial Investigator 
Salary $53,143.00 – $71,743.00 Annually Location Hanover, VA Job Type Full-time Job Number 202500118 Department Community Corrections Opening Date 05/12/2025 Closing Date Continuous

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Description General Description:

 This is a professional position. The incumbent will make bail recommendations to the local courts using risk assessment tools, criminal records, and interviews of pretrial detainees held at the Pamunkey Regional Jail. The incumbent will also supervise criminal defendants released on bond to ensure compliance with the court’s orders.

Organization:

 The Pre-Trial Investigator reports to the Director of Community Corrections and supervises no staff.

Essential Functions:

Conduct interviews and investigations on defendants to obtain background information and make bail recommendations for court arraignment hearings.
Coordinate and monitor court ordered treatment services, SCRAM, GPS, and special conditions set by the court.
Serve as court liaison for arraignment dockets.
Monitor pending court cases/dispositions via VCIN and Supreme Court database. Supervise defendant’s conditions of release and seek a capias or submit violations on non-compliant behavior. Maintain case management records on all defendants.
Conduct and observe defendant drug testing and breathalyzer testing.
Prepare court reports, violation reports, status letters and testify in court as needed. Perform related work as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Hazards
Exposure to bodily fluids
Unsecured criminal defendant/offender customer service
Environment
Office
Field
Court
Physical Effort
Minimal
FLSA
Non-exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must have knowledge of the criminal justice system, community corrections, judicial systems and procedures. Excellent oral and written communication skills to compile facts and information into concise court reports. Ability to maintain confidentiality and case management. Must be computer literate.

Education, Experience and Training:

Requires Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, or related field, and a minimum of two years related experience. – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary.

Special Conditions:

Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License
Twelve-month probationary period Pre-employment Drug Test
Successful completion of

DCJS/CORE

training
VCIN certification within 90 days of hire

Revision Date:

May 2025 Special Instructions to Applicants To be considered for this position you must submit a Resume and Cover Letter Supplemental Information Position Hours are 6:30 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday Employer
Hanover County Government
Address
7515 Library Drive Hanover, Virginia, 23069
Phone
804-365-6075 Website
http://www.hanovercounty.gov