Pretrial Interviewer - Part Time

The schedule for this position is Friday & Saturday 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. This is subject to change due to maintaining the efficiency of governmental operations. This position is located at Polk County Jail. Do you enjoy helping others and want to make a significant impact in what you do? If yes, look no further! Fifth District, Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated, skilled Pretrial Interviewer. What You'll Do As a Pretrial Interviewer, you will: Prepare for court and initial appearances by researching criminal history databases. Manage cases and complete documentation including release paperwork, client notes, client communications, and relaying information with officers. Appear in court to present verbal recommendations to judge, sign defendants to supervision, and explain conditions of release. What We're Seeking The successful candidate for this position is a motivated, organized, and detail-focused individual.

Desired skills and abilities include:

Self-driven Flexible and open to change Ability to maintain confidentiality Attention to detail Strong organizational skills Ability to collaborate Positive attitude What We Offer We have a competitive total compensation package for employees, including: Hourly rate ranging from $19.76 to $28.93, depending on experience Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual. Opportunities for professional development Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more) E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov . Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency. For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.