Release Assistance Officer

Initial Posting Date: 02/25/2026

Final date to receive applications: 03/10/2026

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

The Crook County Circuit Court, in Prineville, Oregon, is hiring a Release Assistance Officer.

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 purposes 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 information 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 clerical and computer work, prepare new files, review court orders, and answer questions from judges, court staff, law enforcement, community partners, and the public about pretrial release or court appointed counsel.

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

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.

• Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your cover letter and filename should include your name.
• Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”
• In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.
• Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read every letter.
• Prepare your cover letter before starting…