Court Liaison Officer- Sheriff's Office
About The Position
Responsible for liaison duties between the local Municipal Courts and the Wyandotte County Adult Detention Center. This role ensures jail inmates are transported to appear in Municipal Court as scheduled, attends all Municipal Court sessions, and performs case disposition data entry in BluHorse. The officer monitors and reports compliance with court orders and commitment orders, coordinates with shift commanders and Court Clerk personnel regarding docket and paperwork needs, and monitors inmate housing location and upcoming court dates. Additionally, the role involves monitoring for warrants issued after the booking date and cases not booked in on, ensuring ticket court dates are entered into BluHorse, and maintaining monthly statistics and reports on jail and court activities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Considerable experience in detention, correctional and technical clerical work including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties of the jobs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom and Skype.
- Knowledge of detention center rules, practices, the hazards and safety practices inherent to working in a secured facility, court and probation procedures, and correctional principals and methods.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen.
- Must submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with BluHorse is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure jail inmates are transported to appear in Municipal Court as scheduled.
- Attend all Municipal Court sessions.
- Case disposition data entry in BluHorse.
- Monitor and report compliance with court orders and commitment orders.
- Coordinate with shift commanders and Court Clerk personnel as needed on docket and paperwork needs.
- Monitor inmate housing location and upcoming court dates.
- Monitor for warrants issued after the booking date and cases not booked in on.
- Ensure ticket court dates are entered into BluHorse.
- Maintain monthly statistics and reports on jail and court activities.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
