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About the Role
Pretrial Associates (PTAs) are integral to the work we do in the courts and Central Booking. With staff working 24/7 in each of the city's centralized courthouses, CJA interviews nearly all individuals held in custody before they see a judge and makes a release recommendation to the court. We assist people who have been arrested, as well as their families, in navigating the bail payment process to facilitate their release from court before admission to DOC facilities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct interviews with recently arrested individuals to determine community ties for release recommendations.
- Perform telephone verifications of provided information.
- Explain bail payment procedures and assist sureties with the process.
- Accurately record interview responses into the Agency’s computerized database.
- Determine release recommendations using standardized release assessments.
- Monitor arraignment outcomes and assist individuals with bail.
- Participate in interdepartmental programs like the Bail Expediting Program.
- Interact respectfully with other agencies and court players to facilitate court procedures.
- Contribute to and suggest improvements for pilot programs.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- One year of relevant work experience is required.
- Candidates with two or more years of comparable experience may also be considered.
- Internal applicants must be 1 year in their current roles and in good standing (no disciplinary action within the last 90 days) to apply.
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft applications
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing technology
- Multilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Location
- Queens
- New York City
Work Type
- 100% in person
- Midnight Shift
Experience Level
- One year of relevant work experience
- Commensurate experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate degree from an accredited college is preferred but not required
Salary/Compensations
- $54,114.06 + $4,329 night differential
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Comprehensive mental health and wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Four weeks’ vacation
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Professional learning and development opportunities
- Web-based, in-person professional development training
- In-house job training and development
About the Company
- The New York City Criminal Justice Agency (CJA) is a not-for-profit service and research organization that operates in partnership with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice.
- CJA is the City’s main pretrial services agency, combining operations, pilot projects, and research under one roof.
- CJA utilizes procedural justice practices to provide pretrial services to over 100,000 arrested annually in New York City.
- Information collected about arrestees and subsequent case processing is maintained in the agency’s internal and externally shared database systems.
- CJA’s programs operate in the criminal courts and detention facilities 24 hours a day seven days a week within the 5 boroughs of NYC, employing over 300 employees, citywide.
- Each employee at CJA is guided by values: Commitment, Fairness, and Innovation.
Equal Opportunity
- The New York City Criminal Justice Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- CJA is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.
- We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.