Locate Specialist; Office Specialist - Salem

Position: Locate Specialist (Office Specialist 2) - Salem
## Locate Specialist (Office Specialist
2) - Salem Apply locations:
Salem | DOJ | Beardsleytime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-201092
** Initial Posting Date:
** 06/04/2026
** Final date to receive applications:
** 06/11/2026
** Agency:
** Department of Justice
** Salary Range:**$3,515 - $4,738
** Position Type:
** Employee
*
* Position Title:

** Locate Specialist (Office Specialist
2) - Salem
*
* Job Description:

** The Oregon Department of Justice’s
** Division of Child Support** **(DCS)
** is seeking to hire a
** Locate Specialist (Office Specialist
2)**! Friendly, helpful, organized, good judgment-- those are just a few of the qualities we’ll be looking for in a candidate. If selected, you will support the Case Intake team located in
** Salem
* * and perform a wide variety of administrative, technical, and office support functions.

The Oregon Child Support Program, administered by the Division of Child Support, is part of the federal child support program, which is one of the top four anti-poverty programs in the nation. Become part of a program whose mission is supporting parents to support children. Your contributions will make a difference in the lives of Oregon’s most valuable resource—our children.

You will find that we embrace inclusive and supportive work environments and respect the diverse perspectives, knowledge, and experiences of our coworkers and those seeking to join the organization. We strive to build an inclusive and performance-oriented workplace where all individuals are welcomed and appreciated, leading to increasingly higher levels of fulfillment and success. Apply today!
** Job Duties (in part)
*** Work the Unknown Parent caseload to locate and identify participants. Verify and update participant demographics.
* Access Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) to obtain information about participants including verifying deportation status, incarceration status and obtaining photos for identification purposes.
* Process locate activities from the Federal Parent Locator Service (FPLS) or States Parent Locator Service (SPLS) requests.
* Assist field staff with death verification requests.
* Identify missing information and contact parties or their attorney to obtain information needed to proceed with case creation or opening.
* Update relevant data to participant and case records to allow for appropriate next steps when the case assigns to the District Attorney or DCS field offices.
* Code cases for appropriate course of action; send forms and documentation to parties and attorneys as needed.
* Provide general office support, including but not limited to: copying and filing of documents, preparation of documents for review, processing of incoming and returned physical and electronic mail.
* Other duties as assigned.
** Required Experience
**** Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that you demonstrate, using an intentional equity lens.
*** Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents.
** OR
* ** An associate degree in any field.
** OR
* ** An equivalent combination of education and experience.
** AND
* ** Finalists must pass a comprehensive employment reference check and fingerprint-based criminal background check. A driver history check will be included for positions requiring state vehicle driving privileges. Adverse findings will be evaluated to determine eligibility for the position.
** Desired Skills, Experiences, and Attributes
*** Customer Service - experience working with the public, including answering routine questions regarding your employer's programs or services, laws, policies, benefits, or participant requirements.
* Attention to Detail - experience with critical thinking and reading to ensure accurate case management or record keeping. In this role you work with items that are sensitive and mistakes can impact the safety of customers.
* Experience reading and…