Release Assistance Officer

State of Oregon • Oregon City, OR

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About The Position

Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public, and the people we serve may be facing challenging life circumstances, high levels of stress, or confusion about their next steps. The work you will do in this role affects members of our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved. We need people who want to impact their communities, value OJD’s efforts to remove barriers to access justice services, and welcome interacting with the public. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work experience, education, and any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.

The Clackamas County Circuit Court is hiring a Release Assistance Officer. In this role… For much of your day, you will determine pretrial release options for defendants by applying Oregon Revised Statutes, Chief Justice Orders, Presiding Judge Orders, and using risk assessment tools. You will research and prepare reports for judges on adults in custody that are ineligible for release. Including compiling criminal and FTA history using LEDS and OJD systems, verify residence and employment, determine current and past probation or parole status. This job requires you to complete risk assessments. Verify information given and release adults in custody that meet criteria. You will determine who, upon release, is most likely to appear in court, not likely to commit new offenses, and/or does not pose a threat to the community or themselves. Part of this position is attending court proceedings to testify to recommendations for release and other matters. identify and prepare files that need to be added on dockets and correspond with other court staff. Complete financial affidavit to determine eligibility for court appointed counsel. You will prepare, disperse, and collect affidavits of indigence for adults in custody set for arraignment. You are expected to research and apply information gathered from multiple sources and maintain contact with persons who are under pretrial conditional release. Ensure appearance at court. Verify accuracies of court dates for court reminders. Perform clerical and computer work including preparing new files, typing, filing, and review court orders. Respond to questions from judges and court staff regarding pretrial release and court appoint counsel. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social/human services, or a closely related field. OR Four (4) years of experience in criminal justice or a court environment. OR Any combination of education and experience equivalent to four (4) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) certification or have the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Experience conducting interviews to obtain personal and/or financial information.
• Experience communicating effectively, orally and in writing, with people in emotionally charged and stressful situations.
• Experience communicating decisions regarding the approval or denial of benefits or services and the explanation of laws, rules, or regulations.
• Experience using a personal computer to access and input information and complete various tasks.
• Experience working in a court system, criminal justice, corrections, or other legal environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is preferred, but not required.
• Current LEDS certification
• Evaluating and completing risk assessments
• Experience with a correctional case management system
• Experience with the Odyssey case management system
• Experience with managing a high caseload of individuals

Responsibilities

• Determine pretrial release options for defendants by applying Oregon Revised Statutes, Chief Justice Orders, Presiding Judge Orders, and using risk assessment tools.
• Research and prepare reports for judges on adults in custody that are ineligible for release.
• Compile criminal and FTA history using LEDS and OJD systems, verify residence and employment, determine current and past probation or parole status.
• Complete risk assessments.
• Verify information given and release adults in custody that meet criteria.
• Determine who, upon release, is most likely to appear in court, not likely to commit new offenses, and/or does not pose a threat to the community or themselves.
• Attend court proceedings to testify to recommendations for release and other matters.
• Identify and prepare files that need to be added on dockets and correspond with other court staff.
• Complete financial affidavit to determine eligibility for court appointed counsel.
• Prepare, disperse, and collect affidavits of indigence for adults in custody set for arraignment.
• Research and apply information gathered from multiple sources and maintain contact with persons who are under pretrial conditional release.
• Ensure appearance at court.
• Verify accuracies of court dates for court reminders.
• Perform clerical and computer work including preparing new files, typing, filing, and review court orders.
• Respond to questions from judges and court staff regarding pretrial release and court appoint counsel.
• Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Benefits

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees [OR up to 99% of medical insurance premiums for part-time employees], including mental health coverage.
• The hourly equivalent for this position is $30.31 - $47.03. [OR The annual salary for this position is $63,050 - $97,822.]
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
• OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job!
• You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.
• OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level