Release Assistance Officer (Court Release Officer

Initial Posting Date: 08/20/2026 Final date to receive applications: 09/09/2026 Agency:
Judicial Department Salary Range: $5,254 - $8,152 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Release Assistance Officer (Court Release Officer)

Job Description:

Interviews:
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it may take several weeks after the Final date to receive applications for us to schedule interviews.

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 experience, education, and 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.

• 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 up to the fourth step of the salary range, depending on experience.
• You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

The Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro, Oregon, is hiring a Court Release Officer (Release Assistance Officer) to join the Pretrial Release Program team at the Washington County Law Enforcement Center.

• You will interview adults in custody, make pretrial release recommendations, and manage release agreements.
• You will conduct research and prepare reports for judges about adults in custody who are ineligible for release.
• You will perform criminal history checks, verify case information, review intake and booking information, and gather victim input.
• You will also complete risk assessments, determine eligibility for court appointed counsel, notify victims, and monitor defendants’ compliance with the conditions of their release.
• You will be a resource to judges in criminal hearings, arraignments, release hearings, and pretrial conferences, and you will occasionally attend court to testify about recommendations for release, revocations of release, and other matters as needed.
• You will identify cases to be added to dockets.
• You will also perform administrative work related to pretrial release, which includes scheduling hearings, preparing new files, updating case information, and reviewing court orders.
• You will answer questions about pretrial release decisions, release statuses, court procedures, conditions of release, and future court appearances.
• You will interact with judges, court staff, law enforcement agencies, defense attorneys, district attorney staff, parole and probation officers, sheriff’s office and jail staff, other criminal justice and community partners, and the public.
• The support you provide will be in person at the customer service counter, over the phone, and through email.
• Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

• The qualified candidate must have a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social/human services, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in criminal justice or a court environment.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to four (4) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

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

• Experience conducting interviews to obtain personal or financial information.
• Experience communicating calmly and 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 computer to access and input information and complete work.
• Experience working in a court, criminal justice, corrections, or other legal environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is preferred but not…