Court Services Officer II - 11th Judicial District

Oswego, KS

Full Time

Mid Level

Position number: K0062391

Location of Employment: 11th Judicial District, Labette County Kansas

Classification and Grade: Court Services Officer II, Grade 40, $66,748.82 annually
$68,435.52 after 6 months of successful performance
$73,525.00 after 1-year of successful performance

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Internal candidates are given first consideration.

This is Court Services work supervising other Court Services officers and also supervising clients under the jurisdiction of the district court or being furnished auxiliary services by the district court.

Job Duties:

Assigning and supervising the work of one or more staff members.
Preparing reports related to investigations, transfers, or arrests
Maintaining records of contacts with clients and of the caseload in general
Work may be performed as part of a team and is under the direction of the Chief Court Services Officer, Court Administrator, and Chief Judge.
Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and evaluation reports.

Required education and experience:

Bachelor’s degree is required with preference given to degrees in a social services field.
Strong attention to detail and written/oral communication skills in addition to computer skills.
The ability to work both independently and with a team
The ability to interact with clients and stakeholders in a professional manner.
Ability to supervise staff and handle confidential personnel information is required.

Preferred qualifications:

Minimum of three years of experience working in the field of probation and/or corrections.
Preference given to those who are currently or have prior experience as a Court Services Officer.
Risk/needs assessment and EPICS certification as well as knowledge of evidence-based practices is preferred.
The ability to maintain calm in stressful situations and multi-task is important. Strong leadership and decision-making skills are desired.

Other: 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:

A U.S. Citizen
At least 18 years of age, and pass a record check of criminal activity and criminal history as defined by KCJIS Administrative Policy and Procedure Manual.

The screening for criminal activity and criminal history must be completed prior to beginning employment. An offer for employment for a position in this classification is conditioned upon passing the criminal history check. Incumbents are required to undergo yearly criminal history record checks to continue to maintain access to KCJIS and CHRI.

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.

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