What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Services Officer I - 5th Judicial District position at Kansas Judicial Branch?
Position number: K0129398
Position Title and Salary: Court Services Officer I, Grade 36, $29.06 hourly
$29.81 with 6 months of successful performance
$32.09 with 1-year of successful performance
Location of Employment: 5th Judicial District, Lyon County, Emporia, Kansas
This position supervises adults and juveniles placed on probation by the District Courts.
Job Duties:
Additional Desired Qualifications:
All members of this classification are required to access criminal history record information (CHRI) through the Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS) or another criminal justice entity. Authorized access to KCJIS requires the employee to be:
1) a U.S. citizen.
2) at least 18 years of age, and
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 ada@kscourts.org or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.
THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER
Position Title and Salary: Court Services Officer I, Grade 36, $29.06 hourly
$29.81 with 6 months of successful performance
$32.09 with 1-year of successful performance
Location of Employment: 5th Judicial District, Lyon County, Emporia, Kansas
This position supervises adults and juveniles placed on probation by the District Courts.
Job Duties:
- Supervises a general assignment caseload or another caseload as directed by Chief CSO.
- Prepares presentence investigative reports in both adult and juvenile cases and prepares reports for the transfer of supervision, progress, and violations of probation.
- Verifies completion of all court ordered conditions and testifies in revocation hearings.
- Maintains chronological records of contacts with probationers and the caseload in general.
- Becomes proficient in and utilizes the supervision case management system.
- Supervises collection of restitution and costs.
- Completes administrative requirements including statistics and correspondence with other agencies and the public.
- Complies with requirements of state mandated as well as local policies and procedures; and performs additional duties as required by the Chief CSO or the Court.
- Works with probationers in identifying their needs; referring them to appropriate agencies for assistance and works with the community in developing and using resources.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Preferred major course work in corrections, counseling, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology or related field.
- Must be able to complete EPICS, WRNA, LSCMI, and SASSI certifications within 12 months of employment and maintain those certifications while employed.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
- Knowledge of individual counseling techniques.
- Knowledge of English usage and written communication format.
- An ability to communicate information concisely and accurately so that others can comprehend the ideas being conveyed.
- Supervision, counseling, and report writing skills will be used daily.
All members of this classification are required to access criminal history record information (CHRI) through the Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS) or another criminal justice entity. Authorized access to KCJIS requires the employee to be:
1) a U.S. citizen.
2) at least 18 years of age, and
3) be able to pass a background check for a record of criminal activity and criminal history as defined by the KCJIS Administrative Policy and Procedure Manual prior to start date.
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 ada@kscourts.org 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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