Job Details
$2000 Hiring Bonus! The Jail Screening Specialist will earn a $500 bonus after completing a 90-day probationary period and an additional $1500 after completing a year with JusticePoint!
3rd shift ; 4-10 hour shifts, rotating schedule of 4 days on, 4 days off. Full-time, exempt, salary with benefits. $47,500/annually
JusticePoint is proud to offer a competitive benefits package which prioritizes the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff including:
- 11 PAID holidays each year
- PAID day off for your birthday
- 24 hours of personal time
- PAID vacation and sick time
- Affordable health and dental insurance including voluntary Accident or Critical Illness plans
- FREE vision insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career growth through FREE trainings during work hours including trainings that satisfy Continuing Education Units for licensing requirements
- FREE disability insurance
- FREE life insurance
- Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K
- Mileage reimbursement (full IRS rate)
The 1st Shift Jail Screening Specialist (6am-4pm) is responsible for conducting interviews and assessments of inmates in the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center. The Jail Screening Specialist provides a detailed and objective report to the Court, Prosecution, and Defense. This includes the defendant s assessed risk level and recommendations related to release conditions. The Jail Screening Specialist may assist in the process of releasing individuals from custody to pretrial supervision and in providing a more in-depth assessment to identify individuals who may be eligible for a Diversion agreement. Staff will also assist with Release Preparation and will be granted Delegated Release Authority.
Competencies:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Ability to communicate professionally and accurately, both orally and written
- Organized, attentive to detail, ability to multi-task, work independently
- Ability to work well with individuals from diverse economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Fluency in Spanish/Somali/Hmong (spoken and written) is preferred
- Experience working with criminal justice involved clients preferred
Requirements:
- Associate's degree or Bachelor s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related human services field
- Pre-employment background check conducted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
- Valid Minnesota or Wisconsin driver s license and automobile with insurance required
- Obtain Certified Pretrial Services Professional certification within six months of employment
- Ascribe to and champion The Difference Principles
JusticePoint is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer