Court Services Officer I - 3rd Judicial District
About The Position
The work involves communication and interaction with adult offenders under the court’s jurisdiction and with other concerned parties in the investigation and preparation of reports for the court; assisting offenders in understanding and meeting requirements that have been placed upon them; and assisting them in identifying needs and appropriate resources. A Court Services Officer (CSO) prepares reports related to the transfer of supervision, case reports, violation reports, risk assessments (LSIR, LSCMI, WRNA, SASSI), and works closely with resource agencies in the community. Work is performed independently or in teams under the general direction of a senior Court Services Officer and is reviewed through staffing, reports, and caseload audits. Upon successful completion of 12 months of probationary term, limited remote work privileges may be considered.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a social services field (such as psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, corrections) from an accredited university
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- Pass a name-based criminal history check
- Pass a fingerprint based criminal history check within the first thirty days of employment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact respectfully with both clients and stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of best practices in probation/pretrial supervision
- Familiarity working with justice-involved clients experiencing trauma, mental health, and/or substance use
- A minimum of one year experience in one or more of the following within the past five years: Conducting interviews, Writing formal reports, Working with justice-involved individuals, Working with clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues
Responsibilities
- Communication and interaction with adult offenders under the court’s jurisdiction and with other concerned parties in the investigation and preparation of reports for the court
- Assisting offenders in understanding and meeting requirements that have been placed upon them
- Assisting offenders in identifying needs and appropriate resources
- Preparing reports related to the transfer of supervision, case reports, violation reports, and risk assessments (LSIR, LSCMI, WRNA, SASSI)
- Working closely with resource agencies in the community
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
