Court Services Officer I - 25th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Branch•Garden City, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This employment requires the supervision of offenders, adults, juveniles, or both, who are placed on probation by the District Courts. This includes the preparation of detailed adult and juvenile investigative reports for the District Court. An incumbent in this position prepares reports related to the transfer of supervision, progress reports, reports of violations of probation, maintains records of contacts with clients and of the caseload in general. Supervision, counseling, and report writing skills will be used daily. This position works with clients in identifying their needs and referring them to appropriate agencies for assistance and requires working with the community in developing and using their resources.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in corrections, counseling, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology.
Current Judicial Branch employee with experience working with the court or probation.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Good verbal and written communication skills.
Bi-lingual.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work well with people.
Computer knowledge and experience.
Experience working with offenders on supervised probation or parole.

Responsibilities

Supervise offenders (adults, juveniles, or both) placed on probation by the District Courts.
Prepare detailed adult and juvenile investigative reports for the District Court.
Prepare reports related to the transfer of supervision, progress reports, and reports of violations of probation.
Maintain records of contacts with clients and caseload information.
Use supervision, counseling, and report writing skills daily.
Work with clients to identify their needs and refer them to appropriate agencies for assistance.
Work with the community to develop and utilize resources.