Court Services Officer Ii - Douglas County

Position number: K0069176

Location of Employment: 7th Judicial District, Douglas County Kansas

Classification and Grade: Court Services Officer II, Grade 40, $2,361.76 bi-weekly

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Job Duties: Supervisory position in the adult and juvenile division of Court Services. This position is responsible for supervising a team of officers who supervise adult offenders placed on probation by the Court for both misdemeanor and felony convictions. This position may also supervise officers who supervise juvenile offenders placed on probation by the Court. The chosen candidate will carry a partial caseload of adult probation clients plus write Pre-Sentence Investigation reports while also being responsible for the direct supervision of a team of staff. Completion of risk/needs assessments, caseload supervision responsibilities, writing PSIs, preparing and proofing affidavits to the court in addition to ensuring officers’ compliance with office protocol and procedure will be included in daily tasks. Representing Court Services by participation in community committees will also be required. Additional duties include interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training of new officers. Candidates must be able to work 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Required education and experience: Bachelor’s degree is required with preference given to degrees in a social services 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 as is 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 two years of experience working in the field of probation and/or corrections is preferred. Risk/needs assessment and EPICS certification as well as knowledge of evidence-based practices is preferred. Ability to maintain calm in stressful situations and multi-task is important. Strong leadership and decision-making skills are desired. Internal candidates may be considered first.

Other: If not employed by Court Services, the new employee will be subjected to a name based criminal history background check and will have to pass a fingerprint -based background check within the first 30 days of employment. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license.

Application deadline: Open until filled

The Americans with Disability Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunity for employment with the Judicial Branch. It is your responsibility to make your needs known to the Judicial Branch at [email protected]. TDD users may call through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

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