Judicial Services Specialist - Cumberland County

State of North Carolina

2d•$35,984 - $62,971

About The Position

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! If you desire a rewarding career that has a great work/life balance with benefits, please apply today! The JSS will determine assignment process and make adjustments in order to meet demands of the court. This position will ensure that case data is accurately reflected in OPUS and CSAS. The JSS will also make certain that cases are processed timely and accurately. This position will be responsible for review and approval of staff work within the unit. The JSS is frequently in court and will be associated with judges, lawyers, district attorneys, clerk of court, law enforcement, etc. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Requirements

Through knowledge of local/regional community resources to address the placement of monitored offenders and knowledge of structured sentencing and how it applies to Community Supervision.
Through knowledge of sanctions that are available that will target the offender's needs.
Demonstrated experience with supervising a team, delegating and directing work assignments, along with a variety of activities to include court intake.
Experience with presenting in a professional manner always as the job is a highly visible position within Community Supervision
Ability to work independently and receive directions from Chief Probation/Parole officer.
Exceptional time management and organizational skills and work under stressful situations.
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience as a Judicial Services Coordinator or other directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience; or Associate's degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience as a Judicial Services Coordinator or other directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five years of experience as a Judicial Services Coordinator or other directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

Reviewing community service contacts
Placement and offender performance
Tracking and court processing
Performing case reviews to ensure effective services, appropriate follow up and adherence to Community Supervision policy
Complete performance appraisals on assigned JSCs
Time approval
Review proposed recipient agencies for appropriateness according to Community Supervision policy and guidelines
Determine assignment process and make adjustments in order to meet demands of the court
Ensure that case data is accurately reflected in OPUS and CSAS
Make certain that cases are processed timely and accurately
Review and approval of staff work within the unit