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.

Electronic Monitoring Installers/Specialists are responsible for installing, retrieving, and basic troubleshooting of various electronic monitoring devices (GPS, Remote Breath, Home Curfew, and Continuous Alcohol Monitoring equipment) within 24 hours of request for service.  Installers will receive the electronic service request, obtain the appropriate equipment, and meet clients at community locations and / or the client’s residence.  This position requires significant driving as you will be traveling to various work sites within your assigned area.  A valid license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance is a must.  A company vehicle is provided for most full-time employees (subject to estimated annual mileage and satisfactory driving record).  Mileage reimbursement is available for those who do not quality for the company vehicle.  This position is ideal for college students, parents with kids in school, retirees, and/or someone looking for experience in the criminal justice field.

NO EXPERIENCE OR DEGREE REQUIRED!

We are looking to hire 2 part-time positions. One in the Madison area and one in the Beloit/Burlington/Elkhorn/Janesville area. 

Electronic Monitoring Installers/Specialists are responsible for installing, retrieving, and basic troubleshooting of various electronic monitoring devices (GPS, Remote Breath, Home Curfew, and Continuous Alcohol Monitoring equipment) within 24 hours of request for service.  Installers will receive the electronic service request, obtain the appropriate equipment, and meet clients at community locations and / or the client’s residence.  This position requires significant driving as you will be traveling to various work sites within your assigned area.  A valid license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance is a must.  Mileage reimbursement is available.  This position is ideal for college students, parents with kids in school, retirees, and/or someone looking for experience in the criminal justice field.

This position will be required to pass a background check to become and remain employed under this project and will be required to always have a dependable vehicle and valid insurance while employed by JusticePoint in this position.  This position requires extensive driving.

JusticePoint is looking for a detail-oriented and organized individual with a passion for helping the office run smooth. As the Administrative Assistant for the Racine County Alternatives Program (RCAP), you will provide crucial support for program operations, ensuring the seamless flow of essential administrative tasks. In this pivotal role, you will aid clients checking into the office for appointments, assist the team in gathering information from individuals booked into the jail, perform drug and alcohol testing, and support case management staff with electronic monitoring tasks. Your contributions are vital in providing indispensable support to RCAP, enabling us to fulfill our mission effectively and efficiently.

The Administrative Assistant will greet and direct individuals and guests when they arrive to the office; direct callers as appropriate (including taking and forwarding messages to staff); assist with court reminder phone calls, including helping clients problem-solve barriers in reporting to court; complete interviews; perform drug and alcohol testing; provide support with electronic monitoring tasks; become versed in the programs and services offered by JusticePoint; assist with other clerical duties as needed.