Director of Protection Orders and Records - Office of Court Administator

Jackson County, Missouri • Kansas City, MO

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Protection Orders and Records performs complex, varied professional work overseeing the department’s management of protection order filings, dockets, associated case processing, and records. The position is based at the Downtown Courthouse in Kansas City, Missouri. The court administrator is the appointing authority, and the deputy court administrator – circuit court provides general supervision. The director supervises staff assigned to the protection order units and records, as determined by the court administrator and deputy court administrator – circuit court.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, criminal justice, or a related field, plus six years of work experience in a legal setting or a closely related field, including at least three years in a management capacity. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, provided a high school diploma or GED has been obtained.
• Knowledge of service, legal documents, the court case management system, court orders, and statutory requirements related to the department’s responsibilities.
• Thorough knowledge of personnel policies, practices, procedures, and employment law.
• Ability to make sound decisions consistent with current statutes, rules, regulations, and established policy.
• Ability to maintain varied and complex records and prepare reports from the records.
• Ability to recognize, review, analyze, and, when appropriate, investigate administrative and operational issues, and devise and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and prepare clear, complete, and logical reports, department operating procedures, and/or correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop processes for operational aspects of protection order initial filings and subsequent case actions.
• Administer service of process for protection orders.
• Manage and monitor procedural components of department activities to ensure accuracy and efficiency of operational and legal requirements.
• Manage personnel consistent with court standards and operational guidelines.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director