Salary: $36.36 - $45.99 Hourly
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Career Service - Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-00736
Department: Clerk of Superior Court
Division: Clerk-Pre-Trial Services
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
This position is primarily in person due to business needs but does have a potential for one day a week to be remote, upon completion of probationary period, team schedules, and ongoing business needs.This position is eligible for an alternate work schedule and may work either a 4x10 (5:30 - 4:00) or 5x8 (7:00 - 4:00) schedule.

Summary

As a passionate criminal justice professional interested in improving pretrial services and addressing disparities, the Pierce County's Clerk of Superior Court has an exciting opportunity for you! As a Pre-Trial Services Case Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of such as reducing reliance on jail and helping implement systematic changes that result in more equitable disbursement of pretrial justice. We try to protect the community while reducing racial, economic, cultural, and other disparities in pretrial release decisions.

You will have your own caseload, offering support and removing barriers while assessing risk for those in legal proceedings in Superior Court. You will work with several court-related agencies and community-based agencies to help determine eligibility for those released into the community. This position manages a specialized caseload of individuals with significant and persistent mental health challenges, complex system barriers, and a high need for coordinated care.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong empathy, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively deescalate heightened situations. This role requires resourcefulness, patience, and a commitment to person-centered engagement. The incumbent will work closely with local behavioral health providers, housing and social-service partners, and community treatment teams to support individuals' stabilization and continuity of care. Regular collaboration with Forensic Navigators at DSHS is essential to ensure appropriate service linkage, timely competency-related processes, and consistent communication across systems.

Your work as a Case Coordinator 2 will make a meaningful difference in the community by helping individuals return to court, addressing unmet needs, and supporting public safety with accurate, timely, and compassionate service. In this role, you will contribute to stabilizing some of our most vulnerable community members while building strong partnerships with providers, courts, and multidisciplinary teams. This position is more than a job; it is the beginning of a rewarding and impactful career in public service, offering ongoing professional development and pathways for growth within Pierce County.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Interview, screen, and conduct preliminary investigation of individuals in the county jail and in the office who are allegedly involved in felony, misdemeanor, or other jailable offenses; advise individuals of their possible release from jail.
• Use and apply risk assessment tools for the purpose of making an informed recommendation to the court.
• Monitor individuals placed on pretrial release by the court; monitor compliance with conditions of the release as set by the court; recommend revocation of pretrial release.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click

Minimum Qualifications

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position. Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or a related field plus
• One or more years of progressively responsible experience in criminal justice services to include in-person interviewing, assessment, and monitoring, or any equivalent combination of experience and education is required.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Supplemental Information
How to Apply:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or visiting www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
• If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at [email protected] and include the job number and title.
• Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the positionPierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.
During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.
Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.
Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of and , , staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Our benefits:

Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:

Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:
New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Juneteenth - June 19
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25

Personal Holidays:
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.

Furlough:
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.

Sick Leave:
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.

Insurance Benefits:
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security:
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
ORCA Passport Program
Pierce County employees may participate in the County's ORCA (One Regional Card for All) Passport program.
Your Pierce County issued ORCA card is loaded with an annual Passport pass. The pass automatically renews every year. The pass will provide you with free transportation on regularly scheduled service on several public transit systems.

Miscellaneous Benefits:
Please visit website for more information.

Telework/Remote Options:
Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy
**All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.
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