Release Assistance Officer

State of Oregon•Grants Pass, OR

8d•$5,254 - $8,152•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) is seeking individuals who are passionate about impacting their communities and removing barriers to access justice services. This role involves interacting with the public during challenging life circumstances. OJD is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Relevant work experience, education, and transferable skills will be considered.

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 System (LEDS) certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

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.
Bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job.

Responsibilities

Interview defendants being held in custody pending trial, as well as victims and other interested parties, to determine defendants’ eligibility for pretrial release.
Research and prepare recommendation reports for judges about adults in custody who are ineligible for release.
Monitor defendants on release agreements by conducting research, maintaining contact to assist with court appearances, ensuring victim and public safety, verifying court dates, and managing and logging required check-ins.
Identify and prepare files for dockets.
Attend court hearings to testify about release decisions.
Perform data entry related to pretrial release.
Prepare new files and court orders.
Review and monitor criminal reports, including the statuses of warrants.
Provide customer service by assisting judges, court staff, attorneys, defendants, and the public in person, over the phone, and in writing.
Verify income by completing financial affidavits to determine eligibility for court-appointed counsel.
Prepare, disperse, and collect affidavits of indigence for adults in custody set for arraignment.
Route completed court-appointed affidavits for verification.
Perform assigned tasks as needed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Benefits

95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums paid 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).
Optional insurances.
Flexible spending plans.
5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if qualified and assigned.
Potential for a 5% annual increase.
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.