Court Services Officer I - 10th Judicial District

Job Duties

• Conducting presentence investigations ordered by the court.
• Investigating and compiling an offender’s criminal history.
• Determining an offender’s criminal history score and any applicable special sentencing rules pursuant to the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines.
• Speaking to crime victims with regard to victim impact and restitution.
• Testifying in court when requested.
• Keeping apprised of changes to the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines Act.
• Completing risk need assessments.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is required with preference given to degrees in a social services field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in the field of criminal justice is required.
• Great attention to detail and strong organizational skills are required.
• Good time management skills are required to work under time-sensitive deadlines.
• Computer skills are required.
• The ability to interact with stakeholders in a professional manner is required.
• The ability to work both independently and with a team is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in writing presentence investigations in the State of Kansas with extensive knowledge of the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines is preferred.
• Experience in researching case law and reading statutes are a plus.
• Risk needs assessment (LSCMI and/or WRNA) certification is plus.
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations and multi-task is important.

Classification and Grade: Court Services Officer I, Grade 36, $60,463.28 Kansas Judicial Branch

Benefits: State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

Location of Employment: 10th Judicial District, Johnson County Kansas

Application Deadline: August 3, 2026

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