What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pretrial Officer position at Rappahannock Regional Jail?
The Rappahannock Regional Jail is seeking an organized professional with proficient oral and written communication skills capable of working in a fast paced team oriented environment with tight deadlines.
This position maybe required to work day or night shift.
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to:
- Investigates, evaluates, and screens potential candidates for the pretrial program utilizing a variety of intake and assessment processes.
- Prepares and presents court reports, criminal histories, and demographic information; meets with defendants after court and ensures the defendant understands the conditions of release and pretrial supervision requirements.
- Performs case management for supervised cases to ensure compliance with release conditions; maintains contact with treatment and other support programs to assess defendant's on-going status and eligibility.
- Conducts a variety of interviews to obtain and verify background information; makes recommendations to the courts concerning release and detention.
- Composes, prepares, and remits documentation for supervised defendants regarding compliance/non-compliance/violation status; prepares Capias Requests for those in violation and submits to the Commonwealth Attorney Office.
- Meets with supervised defendants to determine and discuss drug or mental health treatment, adjustments, or corrective action needs; assesses risk level and determines if additional drug or medical assessment is required.
- Coordinates and retrieves updated information about defendants from treatment facilities and the courts and legal counsels.
- Enforces department and program rules, regulations, and procedures to ensure safety and security of the facility, community, and defendant.
- Prepares and maintains a variety of internal and external files, records, and reports.
Education / Experience:
- Bachelor's degree with coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related field and moderate experience in counseling and rehabilitation in a correctional environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
- Obtain Commission as a Notary Public.
- Must obtain certifications from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) within six months.
- Must meet and maintain minimum qualifications for the position established by the Authority and the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Applicant must pass a criminal background, Drug Test, DMV check and polygraph examination.
The Rappahannock Regional Jail offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package which includes:
Cost effective Health Care Benefits
Retirement (457 Mission Square, IRA, Virginia Retirement System)
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Paid Sick Leave and Annual Leave
Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
Free Gym Membership
Employee Meal Benefit
Paid Holidays
The Rappahannock Regional Jail (RRJ) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. RRJ is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 540-288-5251.
CLOSING DATE: November 1, 2025
