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Pretrial Field Officer - Will County - Up to 3 vacancies | State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts

Pretrial Field Officer - Will County - Up to 3 vacancies

Vacancy Announcement

  • Location
    Will County, Illinois
  • Office
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
  • Posted Date
    05/16/25
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 26, 2025 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Division of Pretrial Operations
  • Benefits
    An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Click Here for State Employee General Benefits | Click Here for OSPS Summary of Benefits
  • Salary
    $62,355-$68,138; starting salary commensurate with experience

The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office’s mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. OSPS prepares pretrial investigation reports for the courts and supervises individuals released from custody as directed by the court.

The Pretrial Services Officer has two primary responsibilities which include the interviewing of detained pretrial defendants, accurately scoring pretrial release assessments, and preparation of pretrial release reports for the local court. This position will also be responsible for the community supervision of those defendants released by the local court on pretrial release supervision.

The required working hours for this position is:

  • Sunday to Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Selected candidates, however, may be offered any shift listed above. Shift availability may change after the posting of this position.

When Applying please select ANY shift(s) you would have interest in.

BENEFITS:

An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The Pretrial Field Officer is an advanced pretrial position within the Division of Centralized Operations Section. This position provides pretrial services in the field, which could include regional travel and home visits. to interact with pretrial clients placed on electronic monitoring and other court-ordered methods of pretrial supervision, including the installation and retrieval of electronic monitoring equipment, which could include home visits. This position also prepares pretrial reports and provides pretrial supervision and works under the general direction of the Electronic Monitoring Field Supervisor within the Division of Centralized Operations.

FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

  • Travels regionally to courthouses and jails to install and retrieve electronic monitoring equipment and accessories.
  • Enrolls defendants into electronic monitoring software and accurately documents defendants’ activities in the case management system.
  • Reviews and analyzes alcohol monitoring data and notifies the Alcohol Monitoring Chief of potential violations.
  • Prepares pretrial progress and violation reports for alcohol and GPS monitoring.
  • Contacts and coordinates with law enforcement when necessary to install or retrieve electronic monitoring equipment in locations other than the county courthouse or jail.
  • Observes, collects and processes drug and alcohol testing samples.
  • Interviews, assembles and verifies information and data concerning employment, residency, criminal record, and social background of arrested persons.
  • Collects records of a defendant’s criminal history through electronic judicial case management systems, pretrial case management systems, LEADS/NCIC and other sources.
  • Attends and testifies at court hearings on electronic monitoring where the status of a defendant’s pretrial release conditions are determined, reviewed, evaluated, modified, or stricken.
  • Attends trainings and maintains a working knowledge of state laws and national standards pertaining to pretrial services and electronic monitoring.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. A Bachelor’s Degree.
  2. Ability to be LEADS certified.
  3. Two years of experience working in law enforcement or community corrections.
  4. Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License and demonstrate proof of automobile insurance to operate a personal vehicle on state business, as well as maintain a safe driving record.
  5. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a social services related field.
  2. Three or more years of professional working experience in a public or private organization.
  3. One or more years of experience working with electronic monitoring systems.
  4. Master’s Degree.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Ability to sit for extended time periods.
  2. Professional office working environment requiring telephone usage and ability to process written documents
  3. Ability to travel, including overnight stays, as required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter through the form below.

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/cfdfd666f464473185cdbbd0a5b7b361

A judicial branch application is not required to apply, but it will be required before final hiring decisions are made. The application can be downloaded from the Illinois Courts website:

https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/b0377255-a5e8-4c75-af0b-65925622d97b/Judicial%20Branch%20Employment%20Application.pdf

This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 26, 2025 will be given first consideration.

Any questions about this position or the application process can also be submitted via email at the following address: pretrialservices@illinoiscourts.gov .

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