08/28/2024 09/10/2024 Judicial Department $4,811 - $7,464 Employee Release Assistance Officer

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees [OR up to 99% of medical insurance premiums for part-time employees], including mental health coverage.
• The hourly equivalent for this position is $26.06 - $40.43. [OR The annual salary for this position is $54,209 - $84,095.]
• 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!
• Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience.
• External candidates chosen for the Release Assistance Officer position will be offered step 2 of the salary scale.

• Workday times out after approximately 15 minutes of inactivity and all progress will be lost.
• REQUIRED: a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, Special Qualifications, and Requested Skills and Attributes, listed below. Using a generic cover letter is likely not going to get you an interview, so please take the time needed to personalize your cover letter. Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.
• REQUIRED: a completed work history, either by completing the Job History (internal candidate) or Work Experience (external candidate) portion of your Workday profile OR by attaching an updated resume.

• Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application. The attached cover letter file should include your name.
• In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to each of the Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.
• Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”

• Attach your updated resume in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application. The attached resume file should include your name.

• Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.

• Experience conducting interviews to obtain personal and/or financial information.
• Experience communicating 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 personal computer to access and input information and complete various tasks.
• Experience working in a court system, criminal justice, corrections, or other legal environment.
• Preference will be given to applicants that demonstrate the following skills: Current LEDS certification, Evaluating and completing risk assessments, Experience with a correctional case management system, Experience with the Odyssey case management system, Experience with managing a high caseload of individuals

• This is a full-time position, and the Clackamas County Circuit Court’s main work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. However, the Release Assistance Officers cover responsibilities from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., 7 days a week. For this position, we are looking for a candidate to fill the 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday timeframe. Training will commence during regular business hours before starting the positions’ work schedule.
• Occasional after-hours or overtime work may be required. Therefore, this position is eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per work week.
• 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 or highly stressful situations.
• Regular use of the following equipment: telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.
• This position is required to work inside the secure booking area of the Clackamas County Adult Corrections Facility for part of the workday. There will be frequent contact with people who have been charged with various criminal offenses.
• Traveling/walking between the courthouse and Clackamas County Sheriffs Office facilities.
• Long periods of sitting or standing at the computer.
• This position also requires you to work during inclement weather events if it is deemed necessary to keep the court operational.

• In addition, you will also be subject to an extensive criminal background check conducted by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office on or after your start date. As stated above, the adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification and removal from your position if you are unable to perform the essential functions of the Release Assistance Officer position as a result.

• If you require an alternate format to complete the application process, call 503-986-5930, or TTY: Oregon Relay Service 711 for the hearing impaired. Be prepared to describe the alternate format needed.
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