Release Assistance Officer - 10th Judicial District

Initial Posting Date: 11/28/2023 Application Deadline: 12/18/2023 Agency: Judicial Department Salary Range: $4,811 - $7,464 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Release Assistance Officer - 10th Judicial District Job Description: Limited Duration: 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 service status may still apply).
See Judicial Department Personnel Rules 2.
42 and 6 for more information or contact your assigned HR Manager.
Interviews: may be scheduled as soon as three 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 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, 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.
We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.
Benefits to you 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.
In this job profile, we offer candidates new to OJD the first step of the salary range.
You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.
Position Highlights The 10th Judicial District is hiring a Release Assistance Officer.
This position will be based at the Union County Circuit Court in La Grande, Oregon, and will also perform work for the Wallowa County Circuit Court in Enterprise, Oregon.
In this role, you will determine pretrial release options for defendants by using pretrial management programs and risk assessment tools.
You will 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.
Additionally, you will interview defendants who are being held in custody pending trial.
You will use internal law enforcement, jail, and court case management systems, as well as defendant monitoring software, to research and complete risk assessments and determine release eligibility.
You will also monitor defendants’ compliance with the conditions of their release, help pretrial defendants with appearing for court, and consider public and victim safety when making release recommendations.
As a resource for judges and attorneys, you will testify in court about your release recommendations and decisions to revoke release for noncompliance.
You will also complete administrative tasks and perform data entry related to pretrial release, including preparing and routing documents, completing forms, and reviewing court orders.
Part of your time will be spent answering questions from judges, court staff, and the public about pretrial release, court appointed counsel, and court processes generally.
You will occasionally attend national and statewide pretrial release meetings, mandatory OJD trainings, and other training sessions as appropriate.
Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.
Instructions for Cover Letter and Work History/Resume Your cover letter and work history/resume should demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, the Special Qualifications, and the Requested Skills and Attributes, which are listed below.
Cover Letter Attach your cover letter (not to exceed three pages) in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application.
Your cover letter and filename should include your name.
In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.
Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.
” Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.
Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter and incorporate the required responses outlined below for this position.
We read every letter.
The body of your cover letter must include descriptive responses to the following Requested Skills and Attributes: Describe your experience communicating effectively, orally and in writing, with people in emotionally charged and stressful situations.
Describe your experience conducting interviews to obtain personal and/or financial information.
Describe your experience communicating decisions regarding the approval or denial of benefits or services and the explanation of laws, rules, or regulations.
Describe your experience using a computer to manage data and complete work.
Describe your experience working in a court, criminal justice, corrections, or other legal environment.
Work History/Resume Attach your updated resume in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application.
Your resume and filename 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 candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social/human services, or a closely related field.
OR 4 years’ experience in criminal justice or a court environment.
OR Any combination of education and experience equivalent to 4 years’ experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Special Qualifications (These must be verifiable.
) Obtain and possess LEDS certification within six months of hire.
Eligibility requirements for obtaining LEDS certification are available here.
Requested Skills and Attributes (These must be addressed and described in your cover letter.
) Experience communicating effectively, orally and in writing, with people in emotionally charged and stressful situations.
Experience conducting interviews to obtain personal and/or financial information.
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 manage data and complete work.
Experience working in a court, criminal justice, corrections, or other legal environment.
Working Conditions This is a full-time, limited-duration position, and the work schedule is 8:00 a.
m.
to 5:00 p.
m.
Monday through Friday; working an alternative work schedule may be required.
This position is eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per work week.
Occasional overtime work may be required.
Frequent travel between the Union County Circuit Court in La Grande and the Wallowa County Circuit Court in Enterprise is required.
Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is expected.
Travel in inclement weather may be required.
Frequent phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds.
Frequent phone and in-person contact with people who may be facing challenging life circumstances, highly stressful situations, or trauma.
Regular contact with persons charged with violent and/or sexual offenses.
Long periods of sitting or standing.
Lifting up to 40 pounds of office material or equipment may be required.
Regular use of the following equipment: telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.
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.
Reference Checks By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.
United States Employment Eligibility OJD does not offer visa sponsorships.
Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.
S.
Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
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 page for 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.
In this job profile, we offer candidates new to OJD the first step of the salary range.
For more information on pay equity, click here.
Employee Benefits Click here to 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.
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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.