Court Services Officer I - 20th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Council; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Branch is seeking a Court Services Officer I for the 20th Judicial District Court Services, Barton County, KS. This position manages adults and juveniles under court supervision and provides auxiliary services.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a valid driver's license. Salary starts at $29.07 per hour, with increases to $29.81 after six months and $32.09 after one year, plus state benefits. Strong communication and computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in corrections, counseling, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or related field.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Writing comprehensive investigative reports, maintaining documentation of case contacts and keeping accurate filing and database information.
• Communicating and interacting with offenders under the court’s jurisdiction and with other parties concerned in the investigation and preparation of reports for the court.
• Assisting offenders in understanding and meeting requirements that have been placed upon them; assisting them in identifying needs and appropriate resources.
• Preparing reports related to the transfer of supervision, case reports, violation reports, risk assessments, and Pre-Sentence Investigations.
• Working closely with resource agencies in the community.
• Work is performed independently or in teams under the general direction of a senior court services officer and is reviewed through staffing, reports, and caseload audits.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in corrections, counseling, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or related field

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Position number: K0044683

Location of Employment: 20th Judicial District Court Services, Barton County, KS

Position/Salary and Benefits: Court Services Officer I, grade 36, $ 29.07 hourly

$29.81 after 6 months of successful performance

$32.09 after 1-year of successful performance

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits: State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

This position manages adults and juveniles who are under the supervision of the district court or are being furnished auxiliary services by the district court.

Job duties:

• Writing comprehensive investigative reports, maintaining documentation of case contacts and keeping accurate filing and database information.
• Communicating and interacting with offenders under the court’s jurisdiction and with other parties concerned in the investigation and preparation of reports for the court.
• Assisting offenders in understanding and meeting requirements that have been placed upon them; assisting them in identifying needs and appropriate resources.
• Preparing reports related to the transfer of supervision, case reports, violation reports, risk assessments, and Pre-Sentence Investigations.
• Working closely with resource agencies in the community.
• Work is performed independently or in teams under the general direction of a senior court services officer and is reviewed through staffing, reports, and caseload audits.

Required education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in corrections, counseling, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or a closely related field.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A working knowledge of the Court and its functions.
• Familiarity with substance abuse issues and probation methods.
• Computer knowledge and experience.

Other Information:

All applicants must pass a named-based criminal history check. If employed by Court Services, the new employee will pass a fingerprint based criminal history check within the first thirty days of employment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact [e-mail] or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

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