**$42,250-$58,380 DOE**

+$1 per hour worked in environmental pay 

*All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer. 

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love! 

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading. 

What it is like to work here: 

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop. 

Surround yourself with: 

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work, and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place….it,s our heart and service that bring us together. 

We encourage a work life balance: 

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.   

For Benefits information click HERE 

JOB SUMMARY

Works closely with state and federal agencies to ensure an individual’s constitutional rights have been appropriately met during admission to a correctional facility until their time of release.  Judicial Processing Specialist provides a critical service within the Criminal Justice System. This position performs a variety of routine and complex clerical duties to maintain comprehensive up-to-date criminal records, accurately interpret court documents to carry out the court’s orders which impact the detainee’s civil liberties, and safeguard against the unlawful detention of detained individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of relevant experience in a professional office setting, such as a government office, clinic, physician's office, court, or legal office.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

Must be 18 years of age.

Successful completion of Judicial Processing Specialist (JPS) formal training within six (6) months of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Effectively work with arresting officers, detainees, court personnel, and state and federal agencies.
• Generate official legal records as well as update those records as new information is received.
• Review Law Enforcement probable cause affidavits for accurate content and submit complete affidavits to the appropriate judge for determination in accordance with state law.
• Process court orders in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner, certifying they meet all legal requirements while honoring confidentiality.
• Determine appropriate court and jurisdiction for all charges, warrants, commitments, detainers, holds, and jail release agreements.
• Set and process bails, bonds, and fines.
• Process the timely release of detainees from custody, notifying all applicable departments, agencies, and organizations that are unique to each detainee.
• Conduct regular audits of all official legal records, ensuring the accurate status of all cases.
• Process requests for releasing detainees to court appearances, transfers between jails and prisons, court-ordered appointments, and transfer of custody between state and federal entities.
• Safeguard against any unlawful detentions by ensuring detainee’s records are accurate and up to date..
• Conduct initial and on-assessments for detainees utilizing objective jail classification principles.
• Respond to detainee requests, grievances, and appeals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA) 

Knowledge of:   

• Criminal Justice System
• General judicial processes
• Warrants, court commitment records, detainers, and legal documentation
• Record Management Systems
• Criminal Justice organizations
• Sheriff's Office and Jail Policy and Procedures
• Sheriff's Office, state, and federal computer databases related to job-specific duties
• State and federal laws pertaining to the arrest, detention, and release of a detainee and/or prisoner

Skills and Abilities to: 

• Proficiently operate in a technologically driven environment with intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Perform basic math calculations
• Access and interpret a variety of documents contained in local, state, and federal record systems using independent judgment
• Independently review official legal records and court documents to confirm a detainee is being held lawfully
• Verify the accuracy and validity of legal documents generated for detention, incarceration, and release of prisoners, as well as changes in charges, bail amounts, and court dates.
• Research and analyze records for conflicting or missing information, and work with the courts for clarification
• Effectively use communication and customer service skills with a demonstrated ability to professionally interact with colleagues and prisoners of various social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
• Manage time effectively and transition between multiple tasks
• Complete essential job functions within the standard work time, with or without accommodation
• Demonstrate attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Function both independently and within teams
• Obtain and maintain BCI certification
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Lift items up to 20 lbs. to the cart or shelf up to four feet from the floor. Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.

This position works in the Salt Lake County Jail (which is a locked down facility), has direct contact with prisoners, and may be exposed to stress as a result of human behavior in a jail environment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

This position requires shift work, may be required to work weekends and holidays.