Release Assistance Officer

* 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.
* ** 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 your Workday application.
*** 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.
* This is a full-time position, and the work schedule is currently 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A combination of shifts on a rotational basis may be possible. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per workweek.
* Occasional irregular hours and overtime during evenings and weekends may be required.
* Occasional travel, including travel during inclement weather, between the Crook County Circuit Court and the  in Madras.
* Work location includes the courthouses and jail interview rooms, and may include the secure perimeter of the jails.
* Frequent phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds.
* Frequent phone and in-person contact with people who may be facing challenging life circumstances, highly stressful situations, or trauma, including people charged with violent/sexual offenses.
* Possible exposure to hostile or violent situations.
* This position works alone (without direct supervision) and within the team (with direct supervision).
* Long periods of sitting or standing.
* Regular use of the following equipment: telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.

By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.

** United States Employment Eligibility
** OJD does not offer visa sponsor ships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s  confirming authorization to work in the United States. OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
** Veterans’ or Oregon National Guard Preference
** Eligible veterans and current or former service members with the Oregon National Guard who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans and current or former service members with the Oregon National Guard must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility. The action item, asking for documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials.

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** 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 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. In this job profile, we offer candidates new to OJD up to the second step of the salary range, depending on experience. For more information on pay equity, .

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