Job description

NOTE: **This application MUST be submitted through the State of Oregon's Job Opportunities Program - Workday. Please copy & paste this link into a new browser window:
https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Release-Assistance-Officer_REQ-113811

Interviews: will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline.

Who we are:

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 directly impacts the people in our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved. We need staff who want to have direct impact in their communities, value OJD's efforts to remove barriers to access justice services and enjoy a high level of customer service and interaction with the public.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work and lived experience and education, plus any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position.

Benefits to you:

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• The annual salary for this position is $48,204 - $78,408.
• 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!
• We conduct a pay equity analysis for candidates new to OJD based on their education and experience before every offer of employment.

Position Highlights:

The Washington County Circuit Courtin Hillsboro, Oregon, is hiring a Release Assistance Officer.

In this role, you will determine pretrial release options for individuals in custody by conducting interviews, performing criminal history checks, researching case information, and gathering victim input. You will also determine who, upon release, is most likely to appear in court, is not likely to commit new offenses, and poses or does not pose a threat to the community or themselves. In making these determinations, you will consult state law, Chief Justice and Presiding Judge orders, and risk assessment tools. You will use internal law enforcement, jail, and court case management systems to research and complete risk assessments and determine release eligibility. You will also monitor defendants’ compliance with the conditions of their release, which may include using GPS ankle bracelets and alcohol monitoring equipment.

You will serve as a resource to the judge in criminal hearings, arraignments, release hearings, and pre-trial conferences, and, occasionally, you will attend court to testify in support of the release recommendation, plan, or agreement.

Additionally, you will perform administrative work related to pretrial release: preparing new files, reviewing court orders, and responding to questions from judges, court staff, and the public regarding pretrial release and court appointed counsel.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.

Application Process:

• Workday times out after approximately 15 minutes of inactivity and all progress will be lost.
• REQUIRED: a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, Special Qualifications, and Requested Skills and Attributes, listed below. Using a generic cover letter is likely not going to get you an interview, so please take the time needed to personalize your cover letter. Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.
• REQUIRED: a completed work history, either by completing the Job History (internal candidate) or Work Experience (external candidate) portion of your Workday profile OR by attaching an updated resume.

Instructions for Cover Letter and Work History/Resume

Cover Letter

• Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application. The attached cover letter file should include your name.
• In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to each of the Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.
• Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”

Work History/Resume

• Attach your updated resume in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application. The attached resume file should include your name.

OR

• Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application.

All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.

Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

The qualified applicant must have at least three (3) years of experience in a criminal justice setting that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities requirements listed for this position.
AND
Possession of a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent life or work experience.
OR
A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavior or social/human services, criminal justice, or a closely related field.

Special Qualifications

(These must be verifiable.)

The qualified applicants must have Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) certification or have the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire. Eligibility requirements for obtaining LEDS certification are available here.

Requested Skills and Attributes

(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

• Experience conducting interviews to obtain personal 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.
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency is preferred.

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time limited duration position, currently funded through June 30, 2025. Continuation beyond that date is subject to available funding.
• If you are a current Oregon Judicial Department regular status employee, acceptance of a limited duration status position does not change your status to limited duration (although trial services status may still apply). See Judicial Department Personnel Rules 2.42 and 6 for more information or contact your assigned HR Manager.
• The unit in which you will work provides services Sunday through Saturday, between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. You may be required to work shifts during days, nights, weekends, and holidays—or a combination thereof—on a rotational basis.
• This position is eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per work week.
• Work is colocated with the Sheriff in a correctional facility (jail) setting.
• Frequent telephone, video, and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds and with people who may be facing challenging life circumstances, highly stressful situations, or trauma.
• Regular use of the following equipment: telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.
• Long periods of sitting/standing at a computer and frequent bending or reaching below knee level or above shoulder level are also expected.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Criminal Background Check
You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

United States Employment Eligibility
OJD does not offer visa sponsorships. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 formconfirming you are able to work in the U.S.

Future Vacancies
Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.

Veterans' Preference
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility. The action item, asking veterans to attach their documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials. Visit the Oregon job opportunities Veterans web pagefor additional details, information, and resources.

Conduct Expectations
Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department. As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.

Pay Equity
As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon’s pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. For more information on pay equity, click here.

Employee Benefits
Click hereto access information specific to OJD employee benefits.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please click here.

Questions and Support

• If you require an alternate format to complete the application process, call 503-986-5930, or TTY: Oregon Relay Service 711 for the hearing impaired. Be prepared to describe the alternate format needed.
• Workday related information and resources are available here.
• For questions about a specific OJD job posting, call 503-986-5930.

The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action. We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,017.00 - $6,534.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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