Court Services Officer I - 22nd Judicial District

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

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits

Job summary

The Kansas Judicial Branch seeks a Court Services Officer I for the 22nd Judicial District in Nemaha County, KS. You will supervise a caseload of adult and juvenile offenders, prepare reports, and assist with sentencing-related duties.

Requires a four-year degree in criminal justice or related field and a valid driver's license; benefits include comprehensive state employment benefits and opportunities for professional certification, such as LS/CMI and WRNA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social sciences, or behavioral sciences.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience with justice-involved clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports for sentencing and supervise adult and juvenile offenders.
• Supervise caseload, document contacts, verify payments and balances.
• Compile monthly statistics and verify probation conditions.
• Prepare pre-sentence and criminal history reports; liaise with agencies.
• Testify in court and perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Probation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Position number

K0134824

Location of Employment

22nd Judicial District, Nemaha County, KS

Position/Salary and Benefits

Court Services Officer I, Grade 36, $29.07 hourly

$29.82 after 6 months of successful performance

$32.09 after 1-year of successful performance

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits

State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

Job Duties

• Preparation of reports for sentencing and performance of all aspects of supervision related to adult and juvenile offenders under the jurisdiction of the District Court.
• Supervise a caseload of adult and juvenile offenders. Document all contacts, verify payments and balances owed to the District Court.
• Compile monthly statistics and verify completions of all court ordered conditions of probation.
• Prepare pre-sentence investigation reports and criminal history reports in both adult and juvenile cases. Correspondence with other agencies and the public.
• Testify in Court as needed and perform any additional duties as required by the Chief Court Services Officer or the Court.

Required Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminal justice, social sciences or behavioral sciences.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills are required with the ability to interact respectfully with both clients and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of best practices in probation/ pretrial supervision is preferred.
• A familiarity working with justice-involved clients experiencing trauma, mental health, and/or substance use is preferred.

Preferred qualifications

A minimum of one year of experience in one or more of the following within the past five years:

• Conducting interviews
• Writing formal reports
• Working with justice-involved individuals
• Working with clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues

Other

All applicants are subject to a name based criminal history background check. If employed by Court Services, the new employee will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check within the first 30 days of employment. The new employee will also be required to obtain LS/CMI, WRNA, LSI-R/YLS, EPIC’s Certification through the Court-approved process.

Application deadline

Open until filled.

The Americans with Disability Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunity for employment with the Judicial Branch. It is your responsibility to make your needs known to the Judicial Branch at [e-mail] TDD users may call through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

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