Release Assistance Officer

State of Oregon•Oregon City, OR

2d•$63,050 - $97,822•Onsite

About The Position

The 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.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social/human services, or a closely related field.
Four (4) years of experience in criminal justice or a court environment.
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 (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 with a high volume of data entry 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.
Must meet all applicable background and criminal history checks and be of good moral character.
Must complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency
Strong customer service skills
Experience with public speaking in a courtroom, including documenting court orders
Experience with a case management system
Experience with the Odyssey case management system
Experience working within a correctional facility

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 who are ineligible for release, including compiling criminal and FTA history using LEDS and OJD systems, verifying residence and employment, and determining current and past probation or parole status.
Complete risk assessments.
Verify information given and release adults in custody who meet criteria.
Determine who, upon release, is most likely to appear in court, is not likely to commit new offenses, and 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 affidavits 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 people who are under pretrial conditional release.
Ensure appearance at court and verify accuracies of court dates for court reminders.
Perform clerical and computer work, including preparing new files, typing, filing, and reviewing court orders.
Respond to questions from judges and court staff about pretrial release and court appointed counsel.
Assigned tasks may be changed 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 skills test is passed and assigned to use those skills on the job.
Potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.
Eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per workweek.