Court Services Officer I - 12th Judicial District
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Kansas Judicial Branch is hiring a Court Services Officer I - 12th Judicial District. The Court Services Officer I works with adult offenders and stakeholders, preparing reports, risk assessments, and assisting clients in meeting court requirements while coordinating resources and collaborating with community agencies under the direction of senior staff.
Key focus areas include Prepare reports related to transfer of supervision, case reports, violation reports, and risk assessments, Assist offenders in understanding and meeting court requirements, and Identify client needs and appropriate community resources.
Important skills include Communication, Attention To Detail, and Interpersonal Skills. Preferred (not required): Probation/Pretrial Supervision Best Practices, Working With Justice-Involved Clients Experiencing Trauma, Conducting Interviews, and Writing Formal Reports.
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Position number: K0070532
Position Title and Salary: Court Services Officer I, grade 36, $29.07
$29.82 with 6 months of satisfactory performance
$32.09 with 1 year of satisfactory performance
Location of Employment: 12th Judicial District, Concordia, Kansas
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov) (https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/benefits)
Job Duties : The work involves communication and interaction with adult offenders under the court’s jurisdiction and with other concerned parties in the investigation and preparation of reports for the court; assisting offenders in understanding and meeting requirements that have been placed upon them; and assisting them in identifying needs and appropriate resources. A Court Services Officer (CSO) prepares reports related to the transfer of supervision, case reports, violation reports, risk assessments (LSIR, LSCMI, WRNA, SASSI), and works closely with resource agencies in the community. Work is performed independently or in teams under the general direction of a senior Court Services Officer and is reviewed through staffing, reports, and caseload audits.
Required Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in a social services field (such as psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, corrections) from an accredited university is required.
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Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
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All applicants must pass a named-based criminal history check.
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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.
Knowledge, Abilities, Skills :
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Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
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Interpersonal skills are required with the ability to interact respectfully with both clients and stakeholders.
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Knowledge best practices in probation/ pretrial supervision is preferred.
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A familiarity working with justice-involved clients experiencing trauma, mental health, and/or substance use is preferred.
Preferred qualifications: A minimum of one year experience in one or more of the following within the past five years:
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Conducting interviews
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Writing formal reports
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Working with justice-involved individuals
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Working with clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues
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 [email protected] or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.
THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER
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