Judicial Services Coordinator - Guilford County

State of North Carolina•Guilford, NC

2d•$33,902 - $59,327•Onsite

About The Position

Employees accept, inspect and process the legal documents of new probation cases. They review court judgments and match offenders’ skills to needs with consideration given to the offenders’ criminal history, physical condition, age, transportation needs, and availability to perform the work within the designated period of time. Work involves interviewing offenders to obtain information regarding past arrests/convictions, work records, and family social histories to develop treatment and sanction recommendations for court-ordered presentence and pre-parole investigations. Employee must consider the needs of both the offenders and the recipient agencies and, if necessary, will refer offenders to support agencies for assistance to meet special needs. Administrative tasks include, but are not limited to, negotiating agreements, placing offenders with agencies to perform designated community service work, complete required documentation, prepare reports, and maintain case files. Work involves significant contact with members and officials of the judicial system, community agencies, victims, offenders, and general public while serving as the court's representative in the community and maintaining public awareness of the program. Employees are usually located in or near the courthouse. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Judicial Services Specialist or Chief Probation and Parole Officer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Associate's degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution and two years' experience in the court system, paralegal work, or other directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in the court system, paralegal work, or other directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Must behave in a professional manner at all times as this position holds a highly visible position within Community Supervision.
Must possess exceptional time management and organizational skills.
Must be able to work under stressful situations.
Must work as a member of a team in a variety of activities to include court intake.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with OPUS, CSAS, ICOTS, FMS, AOC software programs.

Responsibilities

Accept, inspect and process the legal documents of new probation cases.
Review court judgments and match offenders’ skills to needs.
Interview offenders to obtain information regarding past arrests/convictions, work records, and family social histories.
Develop treatment and sanction recommendations for court-ordered presentence and pre-parole investigations.
Refer offenders to support agencies for assistance to meet special needs.
Negotiate agreements and place offenders with agencies to perform designated community service work.
Complete required documentation, prepare reports, and maintain case files.
Interact with members and officials of the judicial system, community agencies, victims, offenders, and the general public.
Serve as the court's representative in the community.
Maintain public awareness of the program.
Obtain information from criminal offenders regarding new probation and community service cases placed under Community Supervision's authority.
Enter data into the appropriate software system.
Assign offenders for supervision.
Determine if the offender requires interpreter services.
Identify if the offender requires accommodations under the ADA.
Provide reporting instructions to the offender.
Process intrastate and interstate transfer cases out of court.
Monitor for compliance offenders sentenced to community service, including placement of both unsupervised and supervised offenders at an agency to perform work hours.
May monitor a low-risk - low-needs offender caseload.
Provide technical support to staff within the state court through acceptance, examination and processing of legal documents.
Prepare documents and track status of cases.
Serve as the agency's representative in court, the community, and in maintaining public awareness of the community service program.
Exhibit a working knowledge of local and regional community resources to address the placement of monitored offenders.