The City of Overland Park has a full-time Probation Officer / Substance Abuse Specialist position available in the Municipal Court Department.

Responsibilities: Supervises a caseload of probation/parole and/or diversion defendants to ensure compliance with sentencing guidelines and court ordered requirements. Conducts professional assessment of persons charged with alcohol/drug offenses; conducts risk/needs assessments, provides expert testimony to the Municipal Court through written report with recommendations. Assists with speciality projects as assigned by the Supervisor, Court Services and Presiding Judge.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or related field.
• Kansas Licensed Addiction Counselor through the (Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board—(BSRB).
• Access to the Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS) may be required, so the following KCJIS requirements apply: must be at least 18 years of age; must not have been convicted of a felony; must not have been convicted of a serious misdemeanor; and must not have an arrest history the nature and severity of which warrant disqualification.
• Minimum of one year experience working in probation, case management, substance abuse field or criminal justice related field.
• Experience conducting substance abuse assessments.
• Experience working as a Probation Officer and/or Court Services Officer is preferred.
• Experience conducting risk/needs assessments preferred.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a thorough background check, drug screen and physical exam.

Normal Work Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

Salary Range: $27.54 - $34.43

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Benefits: Full-time

To view the full job description, please go to the City of Overland Park's Job Description page and search by title: Probation Officer / Substance Abuse Specialist.

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