Job Description
Initial Posting Date: 05/08/2026 Application Deadline: 05/21/2026 Agency: Judicial Department Salary Range: $5,254 - $8,152 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Release Assistance Officer/Criminal Floater Job Description: Salary Start Note: in this job profile, we offer candidates new to OJD up to the third step of the salary range. Each year, you are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase. Interviews: Generally, will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline. May take longer, depending on the number of applications. Who we are 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, lived experience, and education, plus 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. Benefits to you 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 $30.31 - $47.03. [OR The annual salary for this position is $63,050 - $97,822.] 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. Location Highlights Dallas, Oregon, established in 1874, is a small city 15 miles west of Salem (Oregon’s Capital) along Rickreal Creek. The town was named after George M Dallas, the vice president of then President James K Polk, for which the county is named after. The area around Dallas is known for their wines – especially their outstanding pinots. It is also home to Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge. The Polk County Courthouse (tied with Sherman County Courthouse) is the second oldest running courthouse in Oregon – 1899 (an annex was added in 1965). Position Highlights The Polk County Circuit Court in Dallas, Oregon, is hiring a Release Assistance Officer/Criminal Floater. In this role… Most of your time will be spent interviewing defendants in custody and determining which individuals, upon release, are most likely to appear in court, are unlikely to commit new offenses, and do not pose a threat to themselves or the community. You will be responsible for ensuring that pretrial defendants comply with their supervised release agreements and for gathering information to determine defendants’ eligibility for court appointed attorneys. You will occasionally testify in court regarding release decisions, compliance, and revocations. Additionally, you will cross-train on different court operations to assist as needed. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. Instructions for REQUIRED Cover Letter and Work History/Resume 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. Cover Letter ( REQUIRED ) Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application. Your cover letter and filename should include your name. In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below . Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”