Court Services Officer I - 29th Judicial District

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Position number: K0072392
Location of Employment: 29^th Judicial District, Wyandotte County, KS
Position Title and Salary: Court Services Officer I, grade 36, $ 28.78 hourly

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Job Duties: This CSO I position is assigned to the Adult Court Services Department. This position will be primarily responsible for supervision of defendants placed on probation.

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.

Required Education and Experience: 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 legal means of transportation. If employed by Court Services, the new employee must pass a fingerprint-based background check within the first 30 days of employment.

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