Job Description
Position number: K0242938
Position Title and Salary: Court Services Officer I, Grade 36, $28.78 hourly
Location of Employment: 8 th Judicial District, Geary County, Kansas
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Job Duties: This employment requires the supervision of adults and juveniles placed on probation by the District Courts. This includes the preparation of detailed adult and juvenile investigative reports for the District Court. An incumbent in the position maintains chronological records of contacts with clients and of the caseload in general, prepares reports related to the transfer of supervision, progress reports and reports of violations of probation. Supervision, counseling, and report writing skills will be used daily. This position works with clients in identifying their needs and referring them to appropriate agencies for assistance and requires working with the community in developing and in using their resources.
Specific Requirements: Supervise general assignment caseload or other specific caseload as directed by Chief CSO; keep documentation on all contacts; utilize the Tyler Supervision Case Management System in all cases; verify completion of all Court ordered conditions of probation; prepare presentence investigative reports in both adult and juvenile cases; complete administrative requirements including statistics and correspondence with other agencies and the public; supervise collection of restitution and costs; comply with requirements of state mandated as well as local policies and procedures; and perform any additional duties as required by the Chief CSO or the Court.
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Preferred major course work in corrections, counseling, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology or related field.
Additional Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of interviewing techniques. Knowledge of individual counseling techniques. Knowledge of English usage and written communication format. Ability to communicate information concisely and accurately so that others can comprehend the ideas being conveyed. Prior experience in probation work, LSI-R or LSCMI certification, WRNA certification, YLS certification, and EPICS certification are preferred.
Additional Requirement: 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 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 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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