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Court Services Officer I - 20th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Branch

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At a glance

Compensation
$29.07/hr
Location
Great Bend, KS
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Court Services Officer I manages adults and juveniles under district court supervision or receiving auxiliary services. The role prepares investigative, case, violation, risk assessment, and pre-sentence reports; assists offenders with court requirements and resources; and works with community resource agencies. Work is performed independently or in teams under the general direction of a senior court services officer.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCourt FunctionsSubstance AbuseProbation MethodsComputer Knowledge

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Corrections, Counseling, Criminology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or Related FieldValid Driver's LicenseReliable TransportationNamed-Based Criminal History CheckFingerprint-Based Criminal History Check

Full job description

Position number : K0044683

Location of Employment : 20th Judicial District Court Services, Barton County, KS

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

$29.81 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)

This position manages adults and juveniles who are under the supervision of the district court or are being furnished auxiliary services by the district court.

Job duties:

  • Writing comprehensive investigative reports, maintaining documentation of case contacts and keeping accurate filing and database information.

  • Communicating and interacting with offenders under the court’s jurisdiction and with other parties concerned in the investigation and preparation of reports for the court.

  • Assisting offenders in understanding and meeting requirements that have been placed upon them; assisting them in identifying needs and appropriate resources.

  • Preparing reports related to the transfer of supervision, case reports, violation reports, risk assessments, and Pre-Sentence Investigations.

  • Working 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:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in corrections, counseling, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or a closely related field.

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

  • A working knowledge of the Court and its functions.

  • Familiarity with substance abuse issues and probation methods.

  • Computer knowledge and experience.

Other Information: All applicants must pass a named-based criminal history check. If employed by Court Services, the new employee will pass a fingerprint based criminal history check within the first thirty days of employment.

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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