Program Coordinator

Job ID: 35521

Agency: Unified Judicial System, State Court Administrator's Office

Location: Pierre

Salary: $28.37 per hour

Closing date: 4/24/2026

The Unified Judicial System (UJS) is dedicated to providing a fair, impartial, and accessible court system that upholds the rule of law and is worthy of the public’s trust and confidence. Our vision is justice for all.

Our employees are our most valuable resource and crucial to accomplishing our mission. We seek talented and motivated individuals to be the face of the court system and help ensure that the Court and all the people that come before it receives the highest level of service. Our dedicated staff work to enhance community safety and ensure victims’ rights while treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

The UJS offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of 11-13 paid holidays every year, extensive sick and vacation leave, paid family leave, military training leave, health and flexible benefits, regular working hours, continuing education opportunities, retirement benefits, a great working environment, and more.

For more information on the Unified Judicial System, please visit http://ujs.sd.gov .

Position Purpose

The position provides program support for South Dakota Interstate Compact cases across juvenile and adult probation for the Unified Judicial System and Department of Corrections, supports juvenile court operations, and coordinates treatment court program functions including records management and operational processes. Duties may include:

• Performing and monitoring administrative duties associated with interstate compact for adults and juveniles (probation and parole) by auditing and processing transfer request packets, reporting instructions, and others’ reports to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Notifying party states of juvenile runaways and coordinating arrangements for their return to comply with applicable federal and state laws and rules.
• Preparing, distributing, and maintaining files on contracts with community-based providers; and assisting with recording and processing bills for payments to contracted providers.
• Providing training for Court Services Officers on Interstate Compact for Adults and Juveniles.
• Providing program support for adjusts, juveniles, and treatment staff by maintaining records, compiling data, and preparing reports.
• Supporting Treatment Court program operations through coordination of information, facilitation of communication, and maintenance of data systems to promote consistency, collaboration, and effective program delivery.
• Performing other work as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in court services, behavioral or social science, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• interpreting and applying federal and state rules and regulations;
• functions of the judicial system;
• program coordination and documentation;
• data systems and reporting tools used to support program operations(e.g., case management and assessment systems).
  
  

Ability To

• learn, comprehend, and apply program laws, rules, and processes;
• learn methods for compiling, reviewing, and utilizing data to support program functions and decision-making;
• communicate, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of people;
• review data for accuracy and completeness;
• learn on-line computer systems and provide assistance to field staff.
  
  

The State of South Dakota, Unified Judicial System does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The Unified Judicial System as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

You may view our benefits information at https://ujs.sd.gov/media/gbtinrye/come_work_for_us.pdf .

Apply at: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3U5

Unified Judicial System

500 East Capitol Avenue

Pierre, SD 57501-5070

Phone: 605.773.4884

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"