Court Services Officer

State of South Dakota; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

The Unified Judicial System in Pierre, SD seeks a probation officer to supervise adults and juveniles on or awaiting probation. You will prepare presentence reports, interview victims, assess risks, and help develop treatment plans with community resources.

Travel and after-hours work may be required to support court operations. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a social science or related field, with preferred experience in social services or corrections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, criminal justice, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in social services, corrections, domestic violence, disability services, drug/alcohol centers, treatment centers, group homes, or related field preferred.
• Successful completion of criminal background investigation required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises adults and juveniles on or anticipating probation; prepares presentence investigations and social histories; interviews victims; assesses risks and needs; makes recommendations to the court for sentences and dispositions; develops treatment plans; links offenders with community-based services.
• Investigation, supervision, and counseling to facilitate personal, social, and economic adjustment; travel required.
• Duties may include: assisting Judges in forming sentences and dispositions; referring offenders to services; supervising probationers and diversion participants; conducting visits at homes, work, or elsewhere; maintaining precise records; verifying service completion; participating in court duties.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Problem-solving

Motivation

Creativity

Self-defense

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

$1,500 New Hire Incentive

Job ID: 37709

Agency: Unified Judicial System, Sixth Judicial Circuit

Location: Pierre, SD

Salary: $28.37 per hour

Closing date: Open Until Filled

For more information on the Unified Judicial System, please visit http://ujs.sd.gov .

The Unified Judicial System (UJS) is dedicated to providing a fair, impartial, and accessible court system that upholds the rule of law and is worthy of the public’s trust and confidence. Our vision is justice for all.

Our employees are our most valuable resource and crucial to accomplishing our mission. We seek talented and motivated individuals to be the face of the court system and help ensure that the Court and all the people that come before it receives the highest level of service. Our dedicated staff work to enhance community safety and ensure victims’ rights while treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

The UJS offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of 11-13 paid holidays every year, extensive sick and vacation leave, paid family leave, military training leave, health and flexible benefits, regular working hours, continuing education opportunities, retirement benefits, a great working environment, and more.

Position Purpose

Supervises adults and juveniles on or anticipating probation by preparing presentence investigations and social histories; interviewing victims; assessing offenders’ risks and needs; making recommendations to the court for sentences and dispositions; developing treatment plans and linking offenders with appropriate community-based services; and investigating, supervising, and counseling individuals to facilitate their personal, social, and economic adjustment in their communities. Travel is required. This position will be required to work hours during evenings and weekends, as necessary. Duties may include:

• Assisting Judges in forming sentences and dispositions for offenders that provide accountability and punishment and encourage rehabilitation; and at the same time provide community safety.
• Referring offenders to services considering court orders, family dynamics, and individual difficulties and skills to facilitate their personal, social, and economic adjustment in their communities.
• Supervising probationers and diversion program participants by conducting visits at homes, work, schools, or elsewhere in their communities and by telephone; keeps precise records of all meetings; and obtains verification for completion of services to check on their progress and ensure compliance with court orders.
• Performing court duty and attending offenders' hearings routinely to expedite court processes and assist individuals and agencies involved.
• Performing other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, criminal justice, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Work experience in social services, corrections, domestic violence, disability services, drug and alcohol centers, treatment centers, group homes, or a related field is preferred.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.

Knowledge Of

• community service agencies and the services they provide;
• human behavior including dysfunctional behavior;
• interviewing techniques;
• de-escalation techniques;
• addiction and issues that contribute to its cause;
• physical evidence that points to drug use;
• data collection and research techniques;
• court processes;
• counseling.

Skill In

• organization and prioritization;
• time management;
• problem-solving;
• motivation;
• creativity;
• self-defense techniques;
• conflict resolution.

Ability To

• read and interpret non-verbal cues;
• manage a caseload effectively;
• think independently, formulate plans of action, and remain flexible;
• communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide variety of people;
• establish and maintain professional boundaries;
• be a role model through truth and respect given and expected in return;
• be compassionate, sympathetic, empathetic, and caring as well as stern, persistent, and resilient;
• teach probationers about boundaries and hold them accountable for their actions;
• remain calm in stressful and volatile situations;
• prioritize court matters with deadlines and sentencing dates;
• use computer technology proficiently.

The State of South Dakota, Unified Judicial System does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The Unified Judicial System as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

You may view our benefits information at https://ujs.sd.gov/media/gbtinrye/come_work_for_us.pdf .

Unified Judicial System

500 East Capitol Avenue

Pierre, SD 57501-5070

Phone: [phone]

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"