Pre-Trial Services Case Coordinator 2

Why Its a Great Opportunity:

As a passionate criminal justice professional interested in improving pretrial services and addressing disparities the Pierce Countys 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 ofadvancing pretrial justice goals 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.

Why Its a Great Department:

The Clerk of the Superior Courts work provides vital administrative services that support and serve the community through maintaining the records of all cases filed in the Superior Court. We are an essential service helping people navigate through unfamiliar territory during challenging times with knowledge and empathy creating safe spaces for residents of the county.

Learn more about the Clerk of the Superior Court on our website.

How to be Successful in the Role:

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 Future in this Role:

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 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:

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 here.

• 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 Bachelors 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.

How to Apply:

Our Recruitment Practices:

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 position.Pierce 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 Countys 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.

Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment:

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported respected and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.

Guided by the County Executives Forward Together mission Pierce County works to build communities that are safe welcoming and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit develop and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.

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