Judicial Services Coordinator

Adult Correction; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction seeks a Judicial Services Coordinator (S) to manage pre-sentence and pre-parole investigations, review court judgments, and coordinate community service placements. The work is conducted near courthouses with responsibilities that include interviewing offenders and preparing reports.

The role requires effective communication with judges, attorneys, and public agencies, plus strong time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines in a demanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Associate’s degree plus two years of related experience in court system or paralegal work.
• High school diploma or GED with four years of related court system experience.

Responsibilities

• Interview offenders to gather past arrests, work records, and family histories.
• Develop treatment and sanction recommendations for court-ordered investigations.
• Prepare required reports and maintain case files; negotiate agreements.
• Coordinate offender placements with agencies for community service work.

Skills

Structured Sentencing

Community Service Work Program

Oral & Written Communication

Time Management

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field

GED or high school diploma with experience

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Community Supervision Job Classification Title Judicial Services Coordinator (S) Position Number 60075950 Grade NC05

About Us The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work Employees accept, inspect and process the legal documents of new probation cases. They review court judgments and match offenders’ skills to needs with consideration given to the offenders’ criminal history, physical condition, age, transportation needs, and availability to perform the work within the designated period of time. Work involves interviewing offenders to obtain information regarding past arrests/convictions, work records, and family social histories to develop treatment and sanction recommendations for court-ordered presentence and pre-parole investigations. Employee must consider the needs of both the offenders and the recipient agencies and, if necessary, will refer offenders to support agencies for assistance to meet special needs. Administrative tasks include, but are not limited to, negotiating agreements, placing offenders with agencies to perform designated community service work, complete required documentation, prepare reports, and maintain case files. Work involves significant contact with members and officials of the judicial system, community agencies, victims, offenders, and general public while serving as the court's representative in the community and maintaining public awareness of the program. Employees are usually located in or near the courthouse. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Judicial Services Specialist or Chief Probation and Parole Officer.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The JSC shall have extensive knowledge of Structured Sentencing and how it applies to Community Supervision and knowledge of the Community Service Work Program. The JSC shall exhibit a working knowledge of local and regional community resources to address the placement of monitored offenders to government and nonprofit agencies in the community. The JSC must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the Judiciary, offenders and the general public to ensure thorough and appropriate collection, analysis and utilization of data to interpret Division guidelines, policies and procedures. The JSC shall behave in a professional manner at all times as they hold a highly visible position within Community Supervision, and their actions will reflect upon the entire Division. The position is frequently in court and will associate with Judges, Attorneys, District Attorneys, Clerk of Court, Law Enforcement, etc. and establish and sustain effective working relationships. The JSC is responsible for planning their daily work operations, setting priorities, scheduling, and establishing deadlines for the caseload; must possess exceptional time management and organizational skills and must be able to work under stressful situations. Experience in this area must be listed within your application or prior job duties.

Salary Range: $33,902 - $59,327

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Associate’s degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in the court system, paralegal work, or other directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in the court system, paralegal work, or other directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.