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Lehigh Valley Pretrial Services, Inc.

Pretrial Officer I

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Allentown, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

A Probation Officer or Correctional Treatment Specialist supervises criminal offenders who have been placed on probation as part of a court sentence. Meets with offenders and families, monitors activities, and checks to see that the terms of the probation are being followed. Arranges social services for the offender such as drug rehab or job training; writes reports and recommendations to the court.

$64,553 / year median in Pennsylvania

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

This Pretrial Services Officer position involves criminal justice/ social service work supervising individuals on conditional pretrial release and enforcing the rules and regulations governing that status. Work is accomplished through supervision of individuals who are court ordered to report to this office, either pretrial or presentencing. Lehigh Valley Pretrial Services was established in December of 1970. In March of 1984 Lehigh Valley Pretrial Services, Inc., was designated the Court Bail Agency for Lehigh County in order to provide bail supervision and bail recommendations. The Mission of Lehigh Valley Pretrial Services, Inc. is to administer the bail system in Lehigh County as established by

Local Rule of Court:

to investigate and provide recommendations concerning the bail risk of defendants; to monitor defendants released on bail supervision; and to inform the Court of any breach of conditions of release. This is provided mindful of the law, due process, and the rights of defendants, but also with a firm commitment to respect the needs and concerns of the citizens of our community. Services Interview commitments to Lehigh County Prison in lieu of bail. Interview walk-in bench warrants. Conduct background investigations. Recommend bail reductions and bail modifications. Recommend and monitor conditions of release. Direct referrals that include, but are not limited to, drug/alcohol treatment, mental health treatment, education classes, and job readiness training. Liaison with Courts and related offices in the criminal justice system. Enforce conditions of release and LVPTS rules and regulations. Notify the court if any conditions of bail are violated. Notify defendants of court dates. Pretrial Officers appear in court for: Bail reductions/modifications Central Court Probation Violations Bench Warrants

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

This position requires a pre-employment background check as required by policy to perform the duties. Candidates must have a 4-year bachelor's degree.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person