Court Services Officer I - 8th Judicial District

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

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Branch is seeking a Court Services Officer I in Geary County. The role supervises adult and juvenile probation cases, prepares detailed reports for the District Court, and ensures compliance with all court-ordered conditions. Strong interviewing and counseling skills, plus knowledge of English usage, are preferred.

Candidates must meet education requirements and may have relevant probation certifications. Open until filled; benefits are provided to state employees.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; preferred majors in corrections, counseling, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology or related field.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of English usage and written communication.
• Ability to communicate information concisely and accurately.
• Prior probation work experience or related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise general assignment caseload or other specified caseload as directed by Chief CSO.
• Prepare detailed adult and juvenile investigative reports for the District Court (presentence, violations of probation, transfer of supervision).
• Verify completion of all court-ordered probation conditions.
• Maintain chronological records of contacts with clients and caseloads.
• Assist clients in identifying needs and referring them to appropriate agencies; engage community resources.
• Supervise collection of restitution and costs; adhere to state and local policies; perform duties as required by Chief CSO or Court.
• Complete administrative requirements including statistics and correspondence with other agencies.
• Utilize Tyler Supervision Case Management System in all cases.

Skills

Interviewing techniques

Counseling techniques

English usage/written communication

Concise communication

Probation work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position number: K0242938

Position Title and Salary: 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

Location of Employment: 8th Judicial District, Geary County, Kansas

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits

State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

This position requires the supervision of adults and juveniles placed on probation by the District Courts.

Job Duties:

• Supervise general assignment caseload or other specific caseload as directed by Chief CSO.
• Preparation of detailed adult and juvenile investigative reports for the District Court including presentence reports, violations of probation and those related to the transfer of supervision.
• Verify completion of all Court ordered conditions of probation.
• Maintains chronological records of contacts with clients and of the caseload in general
• Works with clients in identifying their needs and referring them to appropriate agencies for assistance and requires working with the community in developing and in using their resources.
• Supervise collection of restitution and costs; comply with requirements of state mandated as well as local policies and procedures, and perform any additional duties as required by the Chief CSO or the Court.
• Complete administrative requirements including statistics and correspondence with other agencies and the public.
• Utilize the Tyler Supervision Case Management System in all cases

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Preferred major course work in corrections, counseling, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology or related field.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of individual counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of English usage and written communication format.
• Ability to communicate information concisely and accurately so that others can comprehend the ideas being conveyed.
• Prior experience in probation work, LSI-R or LSCMI certification, WRNA certification, YLS certification, and EPICS certification are preferred.

Additional Requirements:

All members of this classification are required to access criminal history record information (CHRI) through the Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS) or another criminal justice entity. Authorized access to KCJIS requires the employee to be:

1) A U.S. Citizen

2) At least 18 years of age, and pass a record check of criminal activity and criminal history as defined by KCJIS Administrative Policy and Procedure Manual.

The screening for criminal activity and criminal history must be completed prior to beginning employment. An offer for employment for a position in this classification is conditioned upon passing the criminal history check. Incumbents are required to undergo yearly criminal history record checks to continue to maintain access to KCJIS and CHRI.

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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