Salary : $77,371.84 - $93,460.64 Annually
Location : San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-V55-A
Department: Pretrial Services
Opening Date: 08/07/2025
Closing Date: 8/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 01

Description
Under supervision, to investigate persons with criminal histories and adverse behavioral health, safety, and justice-involved (BHSJ) backgrounds, and to provide information and make recommendations to the Court and BHSJ partners to help determine detention and/or release status and conditions, identify bail and/or pretrial release requirements, and facilitate probable cause and other hearings and legal processes; and to provide client caseload management for clients under Pretrial release programs during the adjudication of their cases.
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EXAMINATION DATES: Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take an online written examination tentatively scheduled for the week of September 3rd, 2025. Qualifying candidates will be notified via email with instructions for taking the online examination.
The Office of Pretrial Services is recruiting for various Associate Pretrial Services Officer positions. Assignments and hours may change based on seniority through a departmental job bid or management assignment process. Employees are assigned to the main office or the jail (locked facility). The hours for the main office is Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM and for the jail is 4/10s schedule with varying shift hours (day, nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, or a combination of shifts, i.e. three day shifts and a night shift).

The established eligible list will be used to fill vacancies (Full-Time, Part-Time, Extra-Help, etc.) as they occur. If you are interested in such opportunities, please be sure to complete the appropriate questions.
Selected candidate must be Spanish - Level II (speak, read & write) language certified, or, certify prior to start of assignment if selected. Offer of employment is conditional upon passing all pre-employment requisites (i.e., background check, language certification, physical, etc. if applicable).
Typical Tasks
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

• Interviews BHSJ-involved persons and uses a combination of established criteria, background data, and judgment to formulate recommendations regarding programs and pretrial release;

• Researches Government databases and prepares accurate and timely BHSJ history reporting;

• Verifies information received from clients;

• Contacts and maintains communication with family, victims, community groups, enforcement agencies, other business partners regarding client compliance with legal, programmatic and court ordered conditions and related issues;

• Observe behavioral indicators and assesses criminal records and BHSJ records to assist the Court and BHSJ partners in identifying clients who may pose BHSJ risks;

• Prepares court and BHSJ partner reports;

• Presents cases to judicial officers and BHSJ partners for program and Pretrial release consideration;

• Prepares and distributes various program reports and court orders related to deflection, diversion, probable cause, bail setting, pretrial release, and more;

• Supervises clients granted programs and/or supervised pretrial release;

• Counsels clients on a regular basis regarding programmatic and pretrial release conditions, including program referrals, and reminds them of conditions and court appearances;

• Cooperates and consults with BHSJ partners and other County governmental and/or community organizations regarding client performance;

• Prepares reports in conformance with departmental guidelines;

• May be required to collect substance testing specimens for clients in accordance with departmental procedures to comply with programmatic and court requirements;

• Maintains information in case management systems;

• Reports to Court and BHSJ partners on client's performance; may request revocation of pretrial release, or modifications of client conditions, when appropriate;

• May arrange self-surrender of clients;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required;

• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the knowledge and abilities listed below:

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Justice Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or other related field. Relevant analytical, administrative, lead, supervisory or management experience that includes interpreting rules and regulations, gathering data and formulating recommendations, and report writing can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Special Requirements

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

• *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles of applied psychology;

• Investigative and interviewing techniques;

• Common computer systems and applications;

• Principles of caseload management;

• General methods of research and report preparation, writing, and presentation;

• English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Ability to:

• Learn and understand behavioral health, public safety, and justice procedures;

• Learn and interpret penal codes and other Federal, State, and local laws and administrative codes related to civil and criminal law;

• Learn and interpret laws and administrative codes impacting relevant programming, bail setting, probable cause, and pretrial release;

• Learn and understand the adjudication process (substantive procedural and due process of law);

• Learn BHSJ partner resources for client case management;

• Perform assignments that require skill, professional judgment, and the application of departmental policies and procedures;

• Prioritize and multi-task in a time-pressured environment;

• Investigate all pertinent factors, evaluate for risk to public safety, non-compliance, and flight, and make appropriate programmatic, pretrial release, and/or bail recommendations;

• Deal effectively with potentially difficult clients and sensitive information in a high-pressure and time-sensitive environment;

• Present comprehensive written and oral reports to judicial officers and BHSJ partners;

• Prepare clear, comprehensive correspondence and reports;

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies;

• Recognize individual or environmental behaviors or conditions that demonstrate BHSJ risks.

Physical Requirements

• May work on weekends, holidays, and at odd or irregular hours.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performedDo you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your Santa Clara County Employee ID number? If you do not have a Santa Clara County Employee ID number, type "N/A".
03

Do you speak, read and write Spanish fluently? If you are not already language certified (Spanish, Level II), you will be required to language certify Spanish, Level II (speak, read, write fluently) successfully prior to start of assignment.

• Yes
• No

04

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School or GED equivalent
• College (1 to 29 semester units / 1 to 44 quarter units)
• College (30 to 59 semester units / 45 to 89 quarter units)
• College (60 to 89 semester units / 90 to 134 quarter units)
• College (90 to 119 semester units / 135 to 179 quarter units)
• College (120 or more semester units / 180 or more quarter units)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree
• None of the above

05

Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields?

• Criminal Justice
• Criminology
• Justice Studies
• Sociology
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Other related field
• N/A

06

If you selected "other related field" in the above question, please specify what field your major is in. If not selected, type "N/A".
07

How many years of work experience do you have performing analytical, administrative, lead, supervisory or management duties? Relevant experience must include interpreting rules and regulations, gathering data, formulating recommendations, and report writing.

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six
• Six or more years

08

Describe your experience performing analytical, administrative, lead, supervisory or management duties, which must include interpreting rules and regulations, gathering data, formulating recommendations, and report writing. If none, type "N/A."

Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performed
09

The list established will be used for temporary extra help assignments for peak and unusual work. Are you willing to accept a temporary extra help assignment?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you willing to work alternate work week schedules, evenings and night hours, work on weekends, holiday, and at odd or irregular hours?

• Yes
• No

11

Some positions may require you to work in a locked facility. Are you willing to perform this task?

• Yes
• No

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How did you find out about this job?

• Contacted by County Recruiter
• Contacted by a Recruitment Firm
• County Employee Referral
• County of Santa Clara Career Website
• County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Virtual Job Fair
• In Person Job Fair
• In-Person Networking Professional Event
• Virtual Networking Event
• Community Event
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Professional Association
• Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
• Hospital Website: SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website
• Handshake
• Student Career Center
• County Text Message
• County Career Newsletter
• Other (Specify in the next question)

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If you selected an event/fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type "N/A".
Required Question