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Court Services Officer I - 22nd Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Branch

Seneca, KSJob$29.07–32.09/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$29.07–32.09/hr
Location
Seneca, KS
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

LS/CMI CertificationWRNA CertificationLSI-R/YLS CertificationEPIC’s CertificationBachelor's degreeValid Driver’s License

Job overview

The Kansas Judicial Branch seeks a Court Services Officer I to prepare reports, supervise adult and juvenile offender caseloads, compile statistics, and testify in court, ensuring compliance with probation conditions and collaborating with agencies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAttention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsProbation Best Practices KnowledgeTrauma Mental Health Substance Use Familiarity

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice or Related Social SciencesValid Driver’s LicenseLS/CMI CertificationWRNA CertificationLSI-R/YLS CertificationEPIC’s CertificationCriminal History Background Check

Full job description

Position number: K0134824

Location of Employment: 22nd Judicial District, Nemaha County, KS

Position/Salary and Benefits: Court Services Officer I, Grade 36, $29.07 hourly

$29.82 after 6 months of successful performance

$32.09 after 1-year of successful performance

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov) (https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/benefits)

Job Duties:

  • Preparation of reports for sentencing and performance of all aspects of supervision related to adult and juvenile offenders under the jurisdiction of the District Court.

  • Supervise a caseload of adult and juvenile offenders. Document all contacts, verify payments and balances owed to the District Court.

  • Compile monthly statistics and verify completions of all court ordered conditions of probation.

  • Prepare pre-sentence investigation reports and criminal history reports in both adult and juvenile cases. Correspondence with other agencies and the public.

  • Testify in Court as needed and perform any additional duties as required by the Chief Court Services Officer or the Court.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminal justice, social sciences or behavioral sciences.

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills :

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.

  • Interpersonal skills are required with the ability to interact respectfully with both clients and stakeholders.

  • Knowledge of best practices in probation/ pretrial supervision is preferred.

  • A familiarity working with justice-involved clients experiencing trauma, mental health, and/or substance use is preferred.

Preferred qualifications: A minimum of one year of experience in one or more of the following within the past five years:

  • Conducting interviews

  • Writing formal reports

  • Working with justice-involved individuals

  • Working with clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues

Other: All applicants are subject to a name based criminal history background check. If employed by Court Services, the new employee will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check within the first 30 days of employment. The new employee will also be required to obtain LS/CMI, WRNA, LSI-R/YLS, EPIC’s Certification through the Court-approved process.

Application deadline : Open until filled.

The Americans with Disability Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunity for employment with the Judicial Branch. It is your responsibility to make your needs known to the Judicial Branch at [email protected] . TDD users may call through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER

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