Jail Screener - Criminal Justice Services

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.What it is like to work hereAt Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.Surround yourself withPeers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.We encourage a work life balanceWorking for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.Additional Benefits includeRetirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contributionMedical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designeesHealth Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability optionProfessional Development including professional membership fees paidTuition Reimbursement Plus Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities. For Benefits information Click HERETo estimate how much your pay and benefits could be worth use our Total Rewards EstimatorJoin our team in a career that centers on alternatives to incarceration, evidence-based practices and community collaboration. We focus on community safety through positive behavior change and supporting individuals involved in the justice system. Our services address the underlying issues that lead to criminal behavior and provide the opportunity for change.Jail Screeners with Criminal Justice Services do work that really matters. We value teamwork, collaboration with community partners, accountability, a client-focused approach, a safe and supportive environment, empowerment, and continued professional development opportunities. We hire the most knowledgeable and experienced employees in the industry.At Salt Lake County, we do not just accept individual difference; we value and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Not only does Salt Lake County offer an excellent benefits package, but it is also an incredible place to call home and enjoy a quality lifestyle!Job SummaryConducts booking interviews directly with defendants in the Salt Lake County Metro Jail to make decisions or inform current court case status with alternative release options. Executes court-ordered Pretrial releases and explains supervision requirements to defendants.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, or Social Work, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience in case management, community supervision, social services direct interactions, and assessing clients.Experience Working With Underrepresented Communities Is Strongly Preferred.Preference will be given to applicants who are bilingual in English and Spanish and are able to read, write and speak both English and Spanish fluently without the use of a translation app or program.Must be able to obtain and maintain jail security clearance.Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.Essential FunctionsMeets with defendants and performs interviews and background research for release eligibility for those booked into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail. Assesses defendant’s screening and collateral information to determine Pretrial eligibility.Verifies defendant’s self-reported information by contacting the associates and family of the defendant.Informs the defendant of their release options and court status.Documents release decisions and pertinent information in the case management system.Calculates Public Safety Assessment to determine the appropriate supervision level for those who meet release criteria.Updates the Public Safety Assessment score in the Utah Courts database to provide accurate information for state-wide Pretrial releases.Communicates recommendations to judges and/or Court Screeners, either favoring or opposing Pretrial release, along with recommended release conditions.Records and transmits necessary release information to the jail Court Liaison, Pretrial Supervision Unit, and appropriate court jurisdiction.Interacts with law enforcement, attorneys, jail personnel, court personnel, and the general public regarding the defendant’s release status in keeping with confidentiality guidelines.Responds to communications from incarcerated defendants regarding their release eligibility or court case status.Provides defendants instructions to initiate Pretrial Supervision and reviews release agreement conditions. Discuss potential barriers to initiate supervision and encourage defendants to access services provided by Jail Resource and Reentry upon release.Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (ksa)Knowledge ofInterviewing methods and techniques, and other evidence-based practicesStructure of the criminal justice systemCrisis intervention proceduresSalt Lake County and Division policies and proceduresGRAMA, HIPAA, and County confidentiality restrictionsSkills and Abilities toUtilize computer equipment and multiple programs, and databasesWork in an institutional setting with a volatile populationFollow verbal and written procedures and instructionsEffectively interpret general policy, criteria, and proceduresInteract confidently with judges and criminal justice stakeholdersExhibit sound judgment by analyzing information to make informed decisionsThrive in a team setting, working together in close quartersCommunicate effectively and professionally with people from diverse backgrounds in stressful situations.Recognize and understand substance use and addictionNavigate criminal justice records and research court casesWorking Conditions And Physical RequirementsThis position requires work in the Salt Lake County Jail, a secure facility that has direct contact with defendants and may be exposed to stress because of human behavior in a jail environment.This position works in a communal environment with a shared workspace.IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITIONMust be able to work various shifts, including nights, graveyard shifts, weekends, and holidays.The work location of this position is at the Salt Lake County Metro Jail.