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 the criminal justice stakeholders bail decisions. The Jail Screening Specialist may also conduct a more in-depth assessment to identify individuals who may be eligible for treatment and diversion programming in Milwaukee County. The Jail Screening Specialist may also assist with Milwaukee County’s 24/7 Electronic Monitoring (GPS) Supervision program including performing device maintenance and location monitoring after business hours.   Lastly, the person in this role may be responsible for requesting the release of individuals from custody into the Pretrial Supervision program. 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.

Responsibilities: 

• Complete face-to-face interviews, pretrial risk assessments, and actuarial risk assessments for defendants booked into the Milwaukee County Jail
• Conduct accurate criminal history and records checks
• Provide written reports for electronic submission to the court that include recommendations for bail and release conditions
• Assist with Milwaukee County’s Electronic Monitoring (GPS) program including assisting clients with device maintenance outside of business hours and location monitoring for potential violations
• Enter and maintain case information in the electronic database
• Process and request release for individuals in custody to JusticePoint’s Pretrial Supervision program
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related Human Services field OR Associate’s degree with experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Outlook and Word)
• Organized, attentive to detail, ability to multi-task, work independently
• Fluency in Spanish, spoken and written preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work well with individuals from diverse economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds
• Pass a pre-employment background check conducted by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department
• Valid driver’s license and automobile with insurance
• 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
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JusticePoint is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.