Release Assistance Officer

Initial Posting Date: 09/24/2026

Final date to receive applications: 10/14/2026

Agency: Judicial Department

Salary Range: $5,254 - $8,152

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Release Assistance Officer

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.

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

The Jackson County Circuit Court in Medford, Oregon, is seeking a dedicated Release Assistance Officer to join our team.

In this vital role, you will help ensure a fair and efficient pretrial process by assessing defendants’ eligibility for court-appointed counsel and evaluating options for release. You’ll apply Oregon law, Chief Justice and Presiding Judge orders, and validated risk assessment tools to determine who can be safely released, balancing the needs of the courts, the community, and the individuals involved.

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Conducting interviews with defendants in custody, often before arraignment, as well as speaking with victims and other involved parties to gather crucial information.
• Using law enforcement, jail, and court case management systems to research background information, complete risk assessments, and recommend release conditions.
• Preparing clear, well-supported release recommendation reports and communicating findings to judges and attorneys.
• Monitoring compliance with release conditions and taking appropriate action when violations occur, including testifying in court when needed.

You’ll also manage an assigned caseload, prepare and review case files, and serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for judges, court staff, law enforcement, community partners, and the public regarding pretrial release and court-appointed counsel processes.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the justice system by helping support safe, equitable, and informed release decisions and to collaborate with a dedicated, high performing team.

The qualified candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social/human services, or a closely related field.

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