Milwaukee County Jail Screening Specialist – 1st shift

About the role

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.

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
• Enter and maintain case information in the electronic database
• Process and request release for individuals in custody to JusticePoint’s Pretrial Supervision program
• Assist with location tracking and device maintenance for the Electronic Monitoring (GPS) program outside of business hours
• Perform other duties as assigned

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

Skills

• 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