Ramsey County Jail Screening Specialist 3rd Shift

Sirona Recovery Inc.; Saint Paul, Northern (MN, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

JusticePoint in Ramsey County is seeking a Jail Screening Specialist for the 3rd shift (9pm–7am) to interview and assess inmates at the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center. You will prepare objective reports for court, prosecution, and defense detailing risk and release recommendations.

The role may involve assisting with pretrial release and identifying candidates for Diversion agreements, along with Release Preparation and Delegated Release Authority responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required as listed in the job posting.
• Pre-employment background check conducted by 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and assessments of inmates in the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center.
• Provide detailed and objective reports to the Court, Prosecution, and Defense including assessed risk level and release recommendations.
• Assist in releasing individuals from custody to pretrial supervision and identifying Diversion-eligible individuals.
• Provide Release Preparation support and may hold Delegated Release Authority.

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related human services field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ramsey County Jail Screening Specialist 3rd Shift

The 3rd Shift Jail Screening Specialist (9pm-7am) 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.

• 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:

• A 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 Equal Opportunity Employer