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** This recruitment will be used to fill two positions. **

Limited Duration: These are full-time, limited duration positions, currently funded through June 30, 2023. Continuation beyond that date is subject to available funding; however, we anticipate funding beyond that date.

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: 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:

Position Highlights:

The in Medford, Oregon, is hiring two Release Assistance Officers.

In this role, you will determine defendants’ eligibility for court appointed counsel and options for pretrial release by applying Oregon laws, Chief Justice orders, and Presiding Judge orders and using risk assessment tools. You will determine who, upon release, is most likely to appear in court, is unlikely to commit new offenses, and does not pose a threat to the community or themselves. You will also monitor conditions of release and determine whether those conditions are being met.

Your work will focus on interviewing defendants being held in custody, pre-arraignment, as well as victims and other interested parties for the purpose of determining risk and recommending release decisions. As part of the pretrial process, you will use internal law enforcement, jail, and court case management systems to research and complete risk assessments and determine release eligibility, then communicate that to the judge and attorneys through release recommendation reports. You may also be required to testify in court about security, release, or revocation of release for noncompliance.

Additionally, you will perform administrative work: preparing new files and court orders and responding to questions from judges, court staff, and the public about pretrial release and court appointed counsel. You will also have administrative case work, including processing documents and routing them as appropriate. You will have daily interactions with other court staff, judges, attorneys, law enforcement, and community partners.

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

Application Process:

Instructions for Cover Letter and Work History/Resume

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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.)

Qualified candidates must have at least three (3) years of experience in a criminal justice, court, or other public safety setting that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position.
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Possess a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent life or work experience.

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A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business or public administration, behavior or social/human services, or a closely related field

Special Qualifications

(These must be verifiable.)

Qualified candidates must obtain and possess LEDS certification within three (3) months of hire. Eligibility requirements for obtaining LEDS certification are .

Note: Qualified candidates are expected to begin the process of CJIS clearance prior to start date.

Requested Skills and Attributes

(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

Working Conditions

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 confirming 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 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. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. For more information on pay equity, .

Employee Benefits
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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 .

Questions and Support

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.