Requisition No: 865398
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- JAIL INTERVIEWER - 21014623
Position Number: 21014623
Salary: $36,500.00
Posting Closing Date: 05/17/2026
Total Compensation Estimator
Public Defenders Office – Jail Interviewer Ninth Circuit
Orange County
Overview:
The Jail Interviewer plays a vital role in ensuring that individuals in custody have access to legal representation. As the first point of contact for potential clients currently in jail, the Jail Interviewer assists clients in completing affidavits of insolvency, provides important instructions regarding the process, and conducts preliminary interviews with newly booked inmates to gather medical, mental health, and social history information.
This is a fast-paced, high-intensity environment within a secured jail facility. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, maintains professionalism in the face of volatility, and demonstrates compassion.
We are currently hiring for one full-time position located at the Orange County Jail, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
An application can be found at . Please send your completed application and résumé to [email protected] .
Requirements and Qualifications:
• Spanish fluency required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients and professionals
• Commitment to accuracy and consistency in all documentation and communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player with a professional and compassionate demeanor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in accordance with Florida Bar guidelines
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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