NEOGOV · 4 days ago
Court Services Officer 2 (Criminal - Pretrial Services)
Hackensack, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $97K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Court Services Officer 2 for the Bergen Vicinage's Pretrial Services Program. The role involves conducting pretrial risk assessments, interacting with defendants and legal professionals, and monitoring compliance with pretrial release conditions.
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Responsibilities
Researching criminal case histories
Conducting pretrial risk assessments
Preparing reports
Meeting with defendants
Making recommendations to judges regarding conditions of pretrial release for pretrial defendants
Staffing first appearance/Central Judicial Processing hearings and pretrial detention hearings
Monitoring the conditions of pretrial release primarily for higher risk pretrial defendants
Assisting pretrial defendants in attaining specific goals to ensure their appearance in court and the safety of the public during the defendant's pretrial release
Reporting the defendant's non-compliance with conditions of release to the court
Providing guidance to clients with specific needs, including but not limited to social, emotional and rehabilitative concerns
Making recommendations and/or referrals for social services, testing, treatment and/or counseling
Monitoring clients' treatment progress
Assisting supervisors with training and mentoring of Pretrial Services staff
Assisting with stakeholder and community outreach related to the Pretrial Services Program
Working a non-traditional work week, which may include weekends, holidays and after hours on-call responsibilities
Performing other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, and one or more of the following: reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and/or attorneys to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations
Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
A master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience
Physical Ability: For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching to perform the essential duties of the position. For some positions, the selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds, in order to perform essential duties of the position
Driver's License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position
Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations
Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information
Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the 'New Jersey First Act,' all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need
Preferred
Experience with pretrial services programs is helpful
Benefits
State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coverage
Public Employee's Retirement System pension program
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of service
Generous leave program which includes vacation, personal and sick leave and 13 annual paid holidays
Voluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT)
Comprehensive training offerings including LinkedIn Learning.
Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Commuter TaxSave
NJBest 529 College Savings Plan
Member Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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