PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- OPS JAIL INTERVIEWER - 21509024

Florida; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jail Interviewer at the Public Defender's Office – Ninth Circuit Osceola County plays a crucial role in connecting incarcerated individuals with legal help, guiding them through affidavits of insolvency, and gathering critical background information to support case preparation.

This part-time position requires Spanish fluency and the ability to work in a fast-paced jail setting, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and strong communication with clients and professionals.

Qualifications

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish is required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with clients and professionals.
• Commitment to accuracy and confidentiality per Florida Bar guidelines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced jail setting.
• Collaborative team player with a professional demeanor.
• Ability to walk extensively throughout the jail facility.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Confidentiality and ethics

Multitasking

Team player

Professional demeanor

Ability to walk extensively

Job description

Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- OPS JAIL INTERVIEWER - 21509024

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 21509024

Salary: $25.00 / Hour

Posting Closing Date: 11/10/2026

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Public Defenders Office – Jail Interviewer Ninth Circuit Osceola County

Overview

The Jail Interviewer plays a vital role in ensuring that individuals in custody have access to legal representation. As the first point of contact for potential clients currently in jail, the Jail Interviewer assists clients in completing affidavits of insolvency, provides important instructions regarding the process, and conducts preliminary interviews with newly booked inmates to gather medical, mental health, and social history information.

This is a fast-paced, high-intensity environment within a secured jail facility. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, maintains professionalism in the face of volatility, and demonstrates compassion.

We are currently hiring for one part-time position located at the Osceola County Jail. This position is scheduled for up to 25 hours per week.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Spanish fluency required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients and professionals
• Commitment to accuracy and consistency in all documentation and communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player with a professional and compassionate demeanor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in accordance with Florida Bar guidelines
• Ability to walk extensively throughout the jail facility and remain standing for prolonged periods of time.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.