Requisition No: 875583 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- OPS JAIL INTERVIEWER- 21609015

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 21609015 

Salary:  $18/ hour 

Posting Closing Date: 08/08/2026 

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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.

 

 Requirements and Qualifications:

 

• 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.

 

 

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.