Court Services Officer I - 29th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Branch•Kansas City, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This CSO I position is assigned to the Adult Court Services Department. This position is responsible for supervision of defendants placed on probation by the District Court. The job duties involve but are not limited to; communication and interaction with defendants placed on probation; assisting defendants in understanding and complying with the conditions that have been placed on them; identifying their needs and referring them to appropriate community resources. The position requires conducting WRNA, LSCMI, and SASSI assessments; accurately maintaining records; monitoring court dockets; enforcing orders of the court; giving testimony; and organizing information for the transfer of supervision or the arrest of a defendant who has violated probation. This position will work closely with individuals and agencies within the community in developing and utilizing resources; with law enforcement; and court staff as well as the District Attorney’s office. Work is performed independently or in teams under the general direction of the Chief Court Services Officer.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in corrections, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, or a closely related field.
All applicants are subject to a name-based criminal history background check.
Must have a valid Driver's License and access to legal means of transportation.
If employed by Court Services, the new employee must pass a fingerprint-based background check.
Working knowledge of the criminal court system with experience in caseload management.
Ability to multi-task and have excellent time management skills.
Must be able to complete EPICS, WRNA, LSCMI, and SASSI certification within 12 months of employment and maintain those certifications while employed.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and written.
Proficient use of current computer programs and technology.
Professional, courteous and cooperative in demeanor.

Responsibilities

Supervision of defendants placed on probation by the District Court.
Communication and interaction with defendants placed on probation.
Assisting defendants in understanding and complying with probation conditions.
Identifying defendant needs and referring them to appropriate community resources.
Conducting WRNA, LSCMI, and SASSI assessments.
Accurately maintaining records.
Monitoring court dockets.
Enforcing orders of the court.
Giving testimony.
Organizing information for the transfer of supervision or the arrest of a defendant who has violated probation.
Working closely with individuals and agencies within the community in developing and utilizing resources.
Working with law enforcement, court staff, and the District Attorney’s office.