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JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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 The Jail Screening Specialist is a professional position that assesses the needs of individuals who are arrested and booked into the Milwaukee County Jail and pending a bail setting decision. Using an actuarial risk assessment, the Jail Screening Specialist determines an individual\'s risk for pretrial misconduct (defined as risk to miss court or be rearrested while out on bail) and prepares a detailed report used by criminal justice stakeholders to make bail decisions. The Jail Screening Specialist may also be required to conduct a more in-depth assessment to identify individuals who may be eligible for treatment and diversion programming in Milwaukee County. This position will also have shared responsibility in requesting the release of individuals from custody into the Pretrial Supervision program. The Jail Screening Specialist may also assist with JusticePoint\'s Electronic Monitoring (GPS) program outside of business hours. Many of the individuals served experience mental health and/or substance use disorders. As such, this role requires an individual who is both empathetic and compassionate. Duties of the Jail Screening Specialist include completing; face-to-face interviews, pretrial risk assessments, and actuarial risk assessments for defendants booked into the Milwaukee County Jail; conducting accurate criminal history and records checks; Provide written reports for electronic submission to the court that include recommendations for bail and release conditions; entering and maintaining case information in the electronic database; processing and requesting release for individuals in custody to JusticePoint\'s Pretrial Supervision program; assisting with location tracking and device maintenance for our Electronic Monitoring (GPS) program outside of business hours; other duties as assigned. Competencies: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) Ability to communicate professionally & accurately, both orally and written Organized, attentive to detail, ability to multi-task, work independently Fluency in Spanish, spoken and written preferred Previous experience working with criminal justice-involved clients preferred Requirements: Bachelor\'s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related Human Services field OR Associate\'s degree with experience preferred Valid driver\'s license and automobile with insurance Pass a pre-employment background check conducted by the Milwaukee County Sheriff\'s Department Effective October 1, 2021, Milwaukee County requires all employees who work in a high-risk facility to have completed COVID-19 vaccinations and provide proof of vaccination or have submitted a completed medical or religious exception and accommodation request. All persons offered a position will be required to provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination at the time of hire or have submitted accommodation prior to hire a completed medical or religious exemption and accommodation request and been approved for an exemption Ascribe to & champion The Difference Principles Schedule: 1st shift 6:30am-2:30pm, Thursday-Monday JusticePoint is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. JusticePoint is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. ***** APPLICATION NSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://justicepoint.org/careers/jail-screening-specialist-1st-shift