Court Services Officer I - 29th Judicial District

On-siteLegal$29.06/hrFull-time

Position number: K0051175. Location of Employment: Wyandotte County, 29th Judicial District, Kansas City, Kansas.

Supervise defendants placed on probation by the District Court.
Communicate and interact with defendants; assist them in understanding and complying with probation conditions.
Identify needs and refer defendants to appropriate community resources.
Conduct WRNA, LSCMI, and SASSI assessments.
Maintain accurate records; monitor court dockets; enforce court orders; give testimony; organize information for supervision transfer or arrest of violators.
Work with individuals and agencies in the community, law enforcement, court staff, and the District Attorney’s office to develop and utilize resources.
Perform work independently or in teams under the general direction of the Chief Court Services Officer.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in corrections, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, or a closely related field.
Subject to a name-based criminal history background check.
Valid driver’s license and access to legal means of transportation.
If employed, must pass a fingerprint-based background check.

Working knowledge of the criminal court system with experience in caseload management.
Ability to multi-task and have excellent time management skills.
Ability to complete EPICS, WRNA, LSCMI, and SASSI certification within 12 months of employment and maintain those certifications while employed.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Proficient use of current computer programs and technology.
Professional, courteous, and cooperative demeanor.

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits – see State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

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