Release Assistance Officer

State of Oregon • Prineville, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Crook County Circuit Court, in Prineville, Oregon, is hiring a Release Assistance Officer. In this role, you will determine defendants’ eligibility for court appointed counsel and options for pretrial release by applying Oregon laws, Chief Justice orders, and Presiding Judge orders and using risk assessment tools. You will determine who, upon release, is most likely to appear in court, is unlikely to commit new offenses, and does not pose a threat to the community or themselves. You will also monitor conditions of release and determine whether those conditions are being met.
Your work will focus on interviewing defendants being held in custody, pre-arraignment, as well as victims and other interested parties for purposes of determining risk and recommending release decisions. As part of the pretrial process, you will use internal law enforcement, jail, and court case management systems to research and complete risk assessments and determine release eligibility, then communicate that information to the judge and attorneys through release recommendation reports. You may also be required to testify in court about security, release, or revocation of release for noncompliance. Additionally, you will perform clerical and computer work, prepare new files, review court orders, and answer questions from judges, court staff, law enforcement, community partners, and the public about pretrial release or court appointed counsel. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Requirements

• The qualified candidate must have a 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.
• The qualified candidate must have Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certification or have the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Experience conducting interviews to obtain personal or financial information.
• Experience communicating calmly and 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 computer to access and input information and complete work.
• Experience working in a court, criminal justice, corrections, or other legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Determine defendants’ eligibility for court appointed counsel and options for pretrial release by applying Oregon laws, Chief Justice orders, and Presiding Judge orders and using risk assessment tools.
• Determine who, upon release, is most likely to appear in court, is unlikely to commit new offenses, and does not pose a threat to the community or themselves.
• Monitor conditions of release and determine whether those conditions are being met.
• Interview defendants being held in custody, pre-arraignment, as well as victims and other interested parties for purposes of determining risk and recommending release decisions.
• Use internal law enforcement, jail, and court case management systems to research and complete risk assessments and determine release eligibility, then communicate that information to the judge and attorneys through release recommendation reports.
• Testify in court about security, release, or revocation of release for noncompliance.
• Perform clerical and computer work, prepare new files, review court orders, and answer questions from judges, court staff, law enforcement, community partners, and the public about pretrial release or court appointed counsel.

Benefits

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• 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