Judicial Services Coordinator - Moore County

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

Job summary

Adult Correction seeks a Judicial Services Coordinator (S) to handle intake of probation cases, data entry, and offender assignment near courthouses in North Carolina.

You will determine interpreter needs, ADA accommodations, and provide reporting instructions while coordinating intrastate and interstate transfers.

Join a division dedicated to community supervision and public safety, with state benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• Associate's degree plus two years of related court system/paralegal experience required or equivalent.
• High school diploma/GED with four years related experience required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Interview offenders.
• Enter data into the appropriate software system.
• Assign offenders for supervision.
• Determine if interpreter services are required.
• Identify ADA accommodations for offenders.
• Provide reporting instructions to offenders.
• Process intrastate and interstate transfer cases.

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field

Associate's degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field and two years' experience

High school or GED diploma and four years of experience in the court system, paralegal work, or related field

Tools

Email

OPUS

CSAS

ICOTS

FMS

AOC

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Community Supervision Job Classification Title Judicial Services Coordinator (S) Position Number 60074187 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

This position is responsible for the intake of all new supervised and unsupervised probation cases and, in specified areas, monitoring deferred prosecution (deferred prosecution cases that require supervision will be referred to a Probation/Parole Officer). The position shall obtain information from criminal offenders regarding new probation and community service cases placed under Community Supervision's authority. This entails:

• Interviewing offenders
• Entering data into the appropriate software system
• Assigning offenders for supervision
• Determining if the offender requires interpreter services
• Identifying if the offender requires accommodations under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
• Providing reporting instructions to the offender
• Processing intrastate and interstate transfer cases out of court

This Judicial Services Coordinator position is usually located in or near the courthouse. Position is frequently in court and will associate with judges, lawyers, District Attorneys, Clerk of Court, law enforcement, etc. The position will monitor for compliance offenders sentenced to community service, including placement of both unsupervised and supervised offenders at an agency to perform work hours and may monitor a low-risk - low-needs offender caseload.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

Salary Grade Range

$33,902 - $59,327

Note to Current State Employees

The salary grade for this position is NC05. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase May result.

About the Division of Community Supervision

The Division of Community Supervision (DCS) is responsible for overseeing supervision of adult offenders on probation, parole, or post-release. The DCS mission is to ensure public safety while helping offenders make positive changes and successfully complete their supervision. DCS collaborates closely with the NC Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, the court system as well as other state agencies, and community partners, particularly those addressing mental health, substance use and re-entry issues faced by our returning citizens. DCS is also responsible for the supervision of offenders who transfer from other states through the Interstate Compact program and has oversight of the Community Service Work Program.

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NC Flex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Software Programs Used

Email, OPUS, CSAS, ICOTS, FMS, AOC

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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' 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.

Veterans & National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty).
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

Background Check

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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.

State Application Resources / Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

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