Court Services Officer I: Probation & Resource Liaison

Kansas Office of Judicial Administration; Concordia (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas Office of Judicial Administration in Concordia, Kansas, seeks a Courts Services Officer I (grade 36) with hourly pay steps: $29.07, $29.82 after 6 months, and $32.09 after 1 year. The CSO prepares reports, conducts risk assessments, and coordinates with community resources. Requires a Bachelor's in social services, valid driver’s license, and background checks. Employment is state-based and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social services field from an accredited university.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• All applicants must pass a named-based criminal history check.
• If employed by Court Services, the new employee will need to pass a fingerprint-based criminal history check within the first thirty days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and interact with adult offenders under the court's jurisdiction and prepare reports for the court.
• Prepare reports related to transfer of supervision, case reports, violation reports, risk assessments, and collaborate with community resource agencies.
• Work independently or in teams under the direction of a senior Court Services Officer; reports and caseload audits provide review.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Job description

The Kansas Office of Judicial Administration in Concordia, Kansas, seeks a Courts Services Officer I (grade 36) with hourly pay steps: $29.07, $29.82 after 6 months, and $32.09 after 1 year. The CSO prepares reports, conducts risk assessments, and coordinates with community resources. Requires a Bachelor's in social services, valid driver’s license, and background checks. Employment is state-based and benefits are provided.