Pre-Sentencing Support Specialist

Pre-Sentencing Support Specialist

Salary

$25.49 - $28.01 Hourly

Location

Missoula, Montana

Job Type

Regular, Full-Time

Job Number

00716

Department

Municipal Court

Opening Date

05/28/2026

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Overview

Support individuals navigating the court system while helping improve outcomes before sentencing.

As a Pre-Sentencing Support Specialist within the Pre-Trial Assistance to Support Success (PASS) program, you'll provide case support, coordinate community referrals, and help participants understand and comply with pretrial conditions. This position serves as a critical connection between the Court, Judges, attorneys, service providers, and justice-involved individuals to promote accountability, engagement, and continuity of care throughout the pretrial process.

We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and collaborative professional who values problem-solving, communication, and public service. If you are passionate about supporting individuals through complex systems while contributing to a more effective and equitable court process, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Priority screening of applications will begin on Monday, June 15, 2026. It is in your best interest to apply before this date. Applicants applying on or after this date will only be considered if a competitive applicant pool is not received.

To Apply: All applicants must submit the City of Missoula application AND Cover Letter explaining your interest in this position and detailing how your experience and education meet the qualifications.

Failure to attach the cover letter will result in your application being incomplete, and therefore, not reviewed by the hiring manager.

Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application.

Starting Pay:

New hires start within our entry-to-market range, depending on experience and qualifications. The starting range for the position is $25.49 - $28.01/hour and will increase each year for longevity and cost of living adjustments.

Full Pay Range:

Each position also has a full wage range that reflects potential growth over time, including annual increases for longevity and cost-of-living. The full range for the position is $25.49 - $29.69/hour.

Essential Functions

• Conduct pretrial outreach and ongoing communication with PASS participants to explain court processes, conditions of release, and program expectations.
• Provide individualized support to assist participants in complying with pretrial conditions, including court appearances, referrals, and program participation.
• Monitor, document, and track PASS participant compliance, case status, and outcomes using court databases and case management systems.
• Identify barriers to compliance (e.g., transportation, housing instability, treatment access) and facilitate referrals to appropriate community-based services.
• Hold regular PASS office hours at various community locations, including the Poverello Center and other partner sites, to engage participants who are difficult to reach through traditional methods.
• Attend Jail Court to meet with PASS participants in custody, explain program expectations, review conditions of release, and support timely connection to services upon release.
• Collaborate with Judges, court staff, PASS team members, Traffic Court, Community Court, and other related programs to support informed pretrial decision-making.
• Prepare, process, and maintain pretrial-related court documentation.
• Assist with processes related to driver's license suspensions and reinstatements, when applicable, during the pretrial phase.
• Communicate with attorneys, treatment providers, and partner agencies regarding participant progress, compliance status, and referrals, as permitted by policy.
• Participate in PASS program development, including refining workflows, tracking performance measures, and identifying opportunities to improve participant outcomes.
• Provide customer-focused assistance to the public, court staff, Judges, and partner agencies via telephone, email, and in person.
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on training and qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices, including data entry, record management, generating reports, etc.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, pretrial court operations, PASS program goals, and conditions of release.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, general court operations, principles, and practices, including policies, laws, legal codes, regulations, etc.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, general criminal justice system operations, including citations, warrants, court orders, and pretrial supervision models.
• Knowledge of community-based resources relevant to PASS participants, including treatment, housing, transportation, and legal support services.
• Skill in utilizing various computer software and databases, including Microsoft 365, and the ability to learn job-specific applications and equipment.
• Skill in case management and accurate documentation within court and PASS databases.
• Skill in organization, time management, and prioritizing with the proven ability to have keen attention to detail and accuracy in performing work with adherence to strict deadlines.
• Skill in communication, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations and justice-involved individuals.
• Ability to participate in providing collaborative problem-solving solutions.
• Ability to provide trauma-informed, customer-focused service while maintaining professional boundaries and program integrity.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge, developments, and trends related to specific areas of focus and/or assigned projects.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive and legally protected information.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Judges, court staff, PASS team members, attorneys, and community partners.
• Ability to maintain and foster a culture of professionalism, adhere to departmental and City standards and specifications, and support a positive team environment.
• Ability to manage challenging interactions and resolve conflicts while maintaining a calm professional demeanor.
• Ability to learn and apply departmental, City of Missoula, and PASS program policies, practices, and procedures.

Qualifications and Additional Application Materials

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years of court, criminal legal, or case management experience, or another relevant field.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The City of Missoula does not sponsor employment visas (e.g., F-1, H-1B, TM). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time of application.

This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Missoula will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

• Market-Competitive Salary
• Work/life balance, including the possibility of flexible schedules and remote work opportunities
• $0 premium for health and dental coverage for employees and affordable premiums for family coverage
• $10,000 Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy
• Options for supplemental life, disability, critical illness, and accident
• Constitutionally guaranteed retirement plan with the City contributing 8.77% of salary on your behalf and the ability to contribute to a supplemental deferred compensation program
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• The City of Missoula may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Additional benefits package information is available here.

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Employer City of Missoula

Address 435 Ryman Street

Human Resources

Missoula, Montana, 59802

Phone 406-552-6130

Website https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/