What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Services Officer I - 6th Judicial District position at Kansas Judicial Branch?
Position number: K0242934
Place of employment: 6th Judicial District, Bourbon, Linn and Miami counties
Position/Salary and Benefits: Court Services Officer I, Grade 34, $23.13 hourly, $48,112 ($52,992 at one year with satisfactory performance)
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)
Are looking to help Kansans have access to justice? The Kansas judicial branch has several entry positions supporting adults and juveniles who are under the supervision of district court. Successful applicants will have a passion for guiding others to avoid incarceration and have a commitment to innovation in providing appropriate guidance to Kansans.
POSITION DUTIES: This employment requires supervision of adults and juveniles who are under the supervision of the district court or are being furnished auxiliary services by the district court. 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 is reviewed through staffing, reports, and caseload audits.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in corrections, counseling, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or a closely related field. The applicant must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. All applicants must pass a named-based criminal history check. If employed by Court Services, the new employee will pass a fingerprint based criminal history check within the first thirty days of employment.
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Good verbal and written communication skills. A working knowledge of the Court and its functions. Familiarity with substance abuse issues and probation methods. Computer knowledge and experience is necessary.
The Americans Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. Arrangements will be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. It is your responsibility to make your needs known to the Judicial Branch. TDD users may call the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.