Court Services Officer I - 29th Judicial District at Kansas Judicial Branch – Kansas City, Kansas

Position number: K0049519
Location of Employment: 29th Judicial District, Wyandotte County, Kansas City, KS
Position Title and Salary: Court Services Officer I, grade 36, $ 28.78 hourly

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Job Duties: The primary duties of this position are the supervision of juvenile offenders under the jurisdiction of the District Court and the preparation of detailed reports for the court.

Work involves supervision of a general assignment caseload or other specific caseload as directed by the Department’s CSO III. The person in this position will be required to prepare presentence investigation reports and other court reports as requested; supervise completion of Court ordered conditions; verify collection of restitution and costs; maintain contact with outside agencies and the public; perform field visits, home studies and child welfare visits; utilize required case management system to compile information and log case contacts; comply with requirements of all mandated state and local policies and procedures; may be asked to assist in other departments such as Adult, CINC and/or Domestic; and perform any additional duties as required by the CSOIII, Chief CSO or the Court.

Depending on assigned department, certification in YLS, EPICS, WRNA, LSCMI and/or Mediation must be obtained within 12 months, and those certifications maintained while employed. All training is provided.

Required Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in corrections, criminology, counseling, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field. All applicants are subject to a name-based criminal history background check. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to legal means of transportation for field visits. If employed by Court Services, the new employee must pass a fingerprint-based background check within the first 30 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the juvenile justice field.
• Experience in caseload management.
• Ability to multitask and have excellent time management skills
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in use of current computer programs and technology
• Professional, courteous and cooperative in demeanor
• Ability to speak Spanish is helpful but not required

Applications will be accepted until: 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.

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