Job Description
New York City Criminal Justice Agency (CJA)
Posted: 1/22/24
Do you have a passion and desire to help New York City reduce jail overcrowding and unnecessary detention?
Can you make a commitment to helping justice-involved people through the complex court system?
Join our team of professionals seeking to improve the experience of justice-involved individuals in the NYC Courts!
ABOUT CJA
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.
About the Position
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.
Primary Responsibilities
Client/Customer Service & Communications:
Thoroughly and compassionately interviews recently arrested individuals in Central Booking locations in all boroughs to determine community ties.
Conducts telephone verifications of the information the individuals provide, such as address, employment, possible sureties, and other factors.
Explain bail payment procedures and assist sureties with the bail payment process.
Attention to Detail & Organization:
Accurately record the interview responses into the Agency’s computerized database.
Determine release recommendation for individuals using CJA’s standardized release assessment.
Observe and monitor arraignment outcomes and assist individuals who have bail imposed.
Participate in various interdepartmental programs, such as Bail Expediting Program.
Teamwork & Relationship Building:
Interact respectfully with other agencies and court players to effectively facilitate court procedures.
Contribute to and work on various innovative pilot programs implemented in the boroughs.
Qualifications
Associate degree from an accredited college strongly preferred with one year work experience. Individuals with two years equivalent commensurate work experience and/or lived experience with the criminal justice system are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy, including Microsoft applications
Preferred Skills: Multilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
The available shifts are as follows:
3PM-11PM
Note: This role is 100% in person and may require weekend shifts.
CJA VALUES
Commitment: We are committed to being active partners in criminal justice reform.
Fairness: We are guided by fairness and the presumption of innocence.
Innovation: We value curiosity as a driving force to lead the way in pretrial services.
BENEFITS: CJA offers a generous benefit plan including health, dental and vision insurance, a comprehensive mental health and wellness plan, four weeks’ vacation, paid holidays, and a retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
Note: Only those candidates being considered will be contacted.
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.
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