JOB POSTING
Court Services Officer I - 13th Judicial District
El Dorado, Kansas
FULL_TIME | USD 66747.20 YEAR
Position number: K0214036
Location of Employment: 13th Judicial District, Butler County, KS
Salary and Benefits: Court Service Officer I – grade 36, $29.07 hourly
$29.81 after 6 months of successful performance
$32.09 after 1-year of successful performance
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)
Job duties:
Required education and experience:
Other information: 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 3) be able to pass a check for a record of criminal activity and criminal history as defined by the KCJIS Administrative Policy and Procedure Manual.
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
Location of Employment: 13th Judicial District, Butler County, KS
Salary and Benefits: Court Service Officer I – grade 36, $29.07 hourly
$29.81 after 6 months of successful performance
$32.09 after 1-year of successful performance
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)
Job duties:
- Communication and interaction with clients placed on probation or bond supervision under the court’s jurisdiction
- Assisting clients in understanding and complying with the conditions of probation that have been placed on them
- Assisting clients in identifying their needs and referring clients to appropriate community resources.
- Preparing presentence investigations; conducting Risk/Needs assessments
- Meeting with clients; accurately maintaining records of contacts with clients and of the case in general.
- Monitoring court dockets; enforcing orders of the court; giving testimony; and organizing information for the transfer of supervision and or the arrest of a client who has violated probation.
- Working closely with individuals and agencies within the community in developing and using their resources; Working with law enforcement and court staff.
- Work is performed independently or in teams under the general direction of the Chief Court Services Officer and is reviewed through meetings and evaluations of work performance.
Required education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree 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.
- Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
- Knowledge of human behavior and interpersonal relationships
- Knowledge of the English language and written communication format
- Organizational skills; confidentiality; and proofreading skills.
- The applicant should be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to convey respect for the criminal offender; and the ability to use composure under stressful conditions.
- Knowledge of legal documents and the understanding of courtroom procedures.
Other information: 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 3) be able to pass a check for a record of criminal activity and criminal history as defined by the KCJIS Administrative Policy and Procedure Manual.
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