Release Assistance Officer/Criminal Floater

The Oregon Judicial Department is seeking a Release Assistance Officer/Criminal Floater to work in the Polk County Circuit Court in Dallas, Oregon. The successful candidate will interview defendants in custody, determine their eligibility for court-appointed attorneys, and gather information to determine defendants' eligibility for release. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The position is full-time, with a salary range of $5,254 - $8,152 per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social/human services, or a closely related field
• Four years of experience in criminal justice or a court environment
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to four years of experience
• Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) certification or ability to obtain certification within six 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 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

Benefits

• 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums paid for full-time employees
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves
• Optional insurances and flexible spending plans
• 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if certification is obtained and assigned to use on the job
• Annual salary increases of 5%
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility