Judicial Services Specialist

Adult Correction; Congleton (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NC Flex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community/Par

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

NC Department of Adult Correction seeks a Judicial Services Specialist (S) to supervise probation staff, process court assignments, and monitor caseloads in CSAS. The role handles data entry in OPUS/CSAS/ICOTS, organizes staff workloads, and ensures timely case processing within the Community Corrections division.

Candidates should have a criminal justice or related background with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field from an accredited institution and one year of experience as a Judicial Services Coordinator or related role.
• Associate's degree and three years of JSC or related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• High school diploma or GED and five years of related experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee intake of new supervised and unsupervised probation cases and related monitoring.
• Review proposed recipient agencies for alignment with Community Supervision policy.
• Report compliance status of offenders ordered to perform community service.
• Conduct case reviews to ensure effective services and proper follow-up.
• Plan daily operations, set priorities, schedule work, and meet deadlines for caseload.
• Complete performance appraisals for Judicial Services Coordinators.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Time management

Report writing

Education

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

Associate's degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OPUS/CSAS data entry

ICOTS

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Community Supervision Job Classification Title Judicial Services Specialist (S) Position Number 60074140 Grade NC07

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

Salary Grade: NC07
Salary Grade Range: $37,377.00 - $65,408.00
Recruitment Range: $ 37,377.00 - $52,000.00
This Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
This posting is located at: 1416 S. Horner Boulevard Sanford, NC 27330
The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, 40 hours a week.

The Judicial Services Specialist (JSS) will be in direct control of the supervision and work assignments for all personnel within their area, which will include court processing, assignment of cases to Judicial Services Coordinators, and monitoring of caseloads through CSAS to maintain a balance among the staff. The position shall obtain all information regarding new probation and community service cases placed under the Division of Community Corrections’ authority. This JSS will review and approve staff work within their unit and make certain that cases are processed timely and accurately. This position is responsible for interviewing offenders, entering data into OPUS/CSAS/ICOTS, assigning offenders for supervision, determining if the offender requires interpreter services, identifying if the offender requires accommodations under the ADA, providing reporting instructions to the offender, processing intrastate and interstate transfer cases out of court, and making adjustments to meet the demands of the court.

Additional job duties entail:

• The intake of all new supervised and unsupervised probation cases and, in specified areas, monitoring deferred prosecution.
• Reviewing proposed recipient agencies for appropriateness according to Community Supervision policy and guidelines.
• Reporting the compliance status of offenders who have been ordered to perform community service.
• Performing case reviews to ensure effective services, appropriate follow-up, and adherence to Community Supervision policy.
• Planning their day-to-day work operations as well as their staff, setting priorities, scheduling, and establishing deadlines for the caseload.
• Completing performance appraisals on their assigned Judicial Services Coordinators.

About the Division of Community Supervision (DCS)

The Division of Community Supervision (DCS) is responsible for overseeing the 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preference are not required. But applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the judiciary officials and general public.
Experience with presenting in a professional manner at all times as the job is a highly visible position Within Community Supervision.
Ability to work as member of a team on variety of activities to include court intake.
Ability to work independently and receive direction from Chief Probation/Parole officer.
Exceptional time management and organizational skills and work under stressful situations.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NC Flex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Background Check

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

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

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.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. 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.

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience as a Judicial Services Coordinator or other directly related experience; 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 three years of experience as a Judicial Services Coordinator or other directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

High school Or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five years of experience as a Judicial Services Coordinator or Other directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.