Court Services Officer I - 7th Judicial District

Lawrence, KS
Full Time
Entry Level
Position Number:                          K0242935 and K0074572
Location of Employment:           7th Judicial District Court Services, Lawrence, Kansas 
Classification and Grade:            Court Services Officer I, Grade 36, $28.08 hourly

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits:  State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

Job Duties:  The duties for this position include supervision of adult and juvenile offenders placed on supervision by the District Court and writing Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports as ordered by the District Court.

Specific Requirements:  Supervise a caseload of adult and juvenile offenders.  Other principal responsibilities include writing comprehensive investigative reports, maintaining documentation of case contacts and keeping accurate filing and database information.  The work involves communication and interaction with offenders under the court’s jurisdiction and with other concerned parties in the investigation and preparation of reports for the court; assisting offenders in understanding and meeting requirements that have been placed upon them; and assisting them in identifying needs and appropriate resources.  A Court Services Officer (CSO) prepares reports related to the transfer of supervision, case reports, violation reports, risk assessments, and Pre-Sentence Investigations. The CSO works 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 is required with preference given to degrees in a social services field such as corrections, criminal justice, psychology or sociology or other closely related field.   This position requires attention to detail and strong written/oral communication skills in addition to computer skills.  Ability to work both independently and with a team is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:  Minimum of one year experience in the field of criminal justice is preferred, with preference given to experience relating directly to probation supervision.  LS/CMI and WRNA certification and knowledge of evidence-based practices is preferred.  Ability to maintain calm in stressful situations and multi-task is important.

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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