Court Services Officer I - 10th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Branch•Olathe, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for conducting presentence investigations ordered by the court. The chosen candidate’s primary duties will include 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 and completion of risk need assessments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of two years of experience in the field of criminal justice
Great attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Ability to complete work under time-sensitive deadlines
Good time management skills
Computer skills
Ability to interact with stakeholders in a professional manner
Ability to work both independently and with a team

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in writing presentence investigations in the State of Kansas with extensive knowledge of the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines
Experience in researching case law
Experience reading statutes
Risk needs assessment (LSCMI and/or WRNA) certification
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

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.
Completion of risk need assessments.