Court Services Officer I -10 Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Branch•Olathe, KS

1d•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 with 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 required.
Minimum of two years of experience in the field of criminal justice required.
Great attention to detail required.
Strong organizational skills required.
Ability to complete work under time-sensitive deadlines, requiring good time management skills.
Computer skills required.
Ability to interact with stakeholders in a professional manner required.
Ability to work both independently and with a team required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct presentence investigations ordered by the court.
Investigate and compile an offender’s criminal history.
Determine an offender’s criminal history score and any applicable special sentencing rules pursuant to the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines.
Speak with crime victims with regard to victim impact and restitution.
Testify in court when requested.
Keep apprised of changes to the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines Act.
Complete risk need assessments.