Release Assistance Officer
$5,254-$8,152/m
State of Oregon2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeEntry
Summary
State of Oregon is seeking a Release Assistance Officer to join their team in Salem, OR. The role involves interviewing defendants and preparing recommendation reports for judges regarding pretrial release eligibility.
About the Role
As a Release Assistance Officer, you will interview defendants in custody, victims, and other parties to assess eligibility for pretrial release. You will prepare recommendation reports, monitor defendants on release agreements, conduct research, and provide customer service to judges, court staff, and the public. Additionally, you will verify income for court-appointed counsel and manage related documentation.
About You
Required:
- 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, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to four years.
Preferred:
- Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certification or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
- Experience conducting interviews to obtain personal or financial information.
- Experience communicating effectively in stressful situations.
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, and separate sick and vacation paid leaves.
- 5% allowance for bilingual skills if applicable.
- Potential for a 5% annual increase based on performance.
State of Oregon
Official LinkedIn page for the state of Oregon. Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern boundaries, respectively. The area was inhabited by many indigenous tribes before the arrival of traders, explorers, and settlers who formed an autonomous government in Oregon Country in 1843. The Oregon Territory was created in 1848, and Oregon became the 33rd state on February 14, 1859.
Salem, OR