Salary : $110,968.00 - $130,457.60 Annually
Location : Orange County Superior Court, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 3011CX-1026
Department: Court Operations
Division: Pre-Trial Services
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Information
PRE-TRIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT MANAGER
DEADLINE TO APPLY
The deadline for applying for this recruitment is Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST.
This recruitment is open to external candidates, internal OCSC employees, and internal OCSC promotions. The court may establish an eligible list from this recruitment to fill current and future vacancies.
SALARY INFORMATION
Pre-Trial Services Assistant Manager Annual Range: $110,968.00 - $130,457.60
Anticipated Starting Rate: $110,968.00
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
Choice of five medical plans
Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)
$3,500 Optional Benefit Plan (OBP) annually
Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Dental and Vision Plans
Vacation and sick leave packages
14 paid holidays per year
Tuition reimbursement
TELEWORK/ON-SITE OPPORTUNITY
The Pre-Trial Services Assistant Manager job classification is eligible for a limited combination of telework and on-site work assignments after 6 months of employment for employees in good standing. Telework must be completed from a pre-designated home-based location within the State of California, and employees may be required to report on-site to address business needs.
Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded with 48 hours' notice, based on the needs of the Orange County Superior Court.
Opportunity Details
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Pre-Trial Services Assistant Manager assists with daily operations of the Pre-Trial Services Unit. The incumbent makes certain the services rendered and recommendations made are timely and accurate. The Pre-Trial Services Assistant Manager interacts with defendants as well as internal and external stakeholders in the course of establishing bail recommendations and own recognizance release. The incumbent assigns and evaluates the work of lower-level staff, and supports the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and standards applicable to Pre-Trial Services. The Pre-Trial Services Assistant Manager prepares documents, develops procedures, and provides training. The incumbent interacts with a variety of Court staff, managers, and judicial officers, and performs related tasks within the area of assignment.
The Pre-Trial Services Assistant Manager is a single classification that reports to the Pre-Trial Services Manager and may act as the unit manager in their absence. The incumbent provides guidance to unit staff by serving as a subject matter expert and trainer during various shifts as assigned, and exercises independent judgment, influence, and expertise to make effective decisions and recommendations relating to the pre-trial services area.
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PRE-TRIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT MANAGER
Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
OPTION 1
Three (3) years of full-time (or equivalent) supervisory experience in a pretrial services agency, California court, probation, parole, social services, public safety or law enforcement agency. Two (2) or more years of pre-trial service experience is highly desirable.
OPTION 2
Four (4) years of full-time (or equivalent) experience with the Orange County Superior Court working in a classification comparable to the Pre-Trial Services Officer. Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, TESTING, etc.):
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a certification as a pretrial services practitioner within one (1) year of employment or as designated by higher-level management.
Must be available to work outside of normal business hours or on a rotating schedule to include weekends, evenings, holidays, graveyard, and overnight shifts to meet the needs of the Court and those external stakeholders.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT HEALTH REQUIREMENT:
As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must complete a pre-employment health clearance, including tuberculosis (TB) screening and an MMR immunization.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
The candidate selected must submit to and pass a thorough background check provided by the court. Additionally, this position may at times be assigned to work at the Orange County Jail and will be subject to an additional background check provided by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to submit an online application and a supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an account/application, click HERE. For tips on completing/updating your application, refer to our "Helpful Application Tips" guide by clicking HERE
Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.
Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.
SELECTION PROCESS
Step 1: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables; those candidates will be referred to step 2 in the selection process.
Step 2: Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, additional assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.
Step 3: Those candidates who are successful in the assessment/review may be placed on the eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of interview or employment.
All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps for the selection process will include a local background and reference check to evaluate compatibility with court employment.
