court officer

Kansas Office of Judicial Administration

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 K0171022 and K0055694
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 Wyandotte County, 29th Judicial District, Kansas City, Kansas
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  Position/Salary and Benefits:
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 CSO I, Grade 36, $28.78 hourly
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 Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)
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 This CSO I position is assigned to the Adult Court Services Department, primarily writing presentence reports.
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 This position requires knowledge of the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines. This officer will be responsible for completing thorough in-depth presentence investigation reports assigned through the District Court. This will include reading KBI/REJIS/NCIC reports and requesting criminal records from other jurisdictions to determine a defendant&rsquo;s criminal history. This officer will be required to interview defendants and victims as well as make collateral contacts necessary for the report. This Officer will make recommendations for probation requirements based on the information gained from those interviews. This position will require the officer to complete LSCMI, WRNA, and SASSI certification (within 1 year) to determine probation placement and SB 123 eligibility. Maintaining a close working relationship with district attorneys, defense attorneys and judges of the District Court is required. This officer will need to have strong organizational skills, be able to communicate effectively, good time management skills, and the ability to work well with others in a team setting.
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  Required Education and Experience:
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 Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in corrections, criminology, psychology, sociology, social work, or a closely related field.
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 All applicants are subject to a name-based criminal history background check. Must have a valid Drivers 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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  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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   Working knowledge of the criminal court system
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   Ability to multitask and have excellent time management skills
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   Must be able to complete WRNA, LSCMI, and SASSI certification within 12 months of employment and maintain those certifications while employed
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   Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and written
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   Proficient use of current computer programs and technology
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   Professional, courteous and cooperative in demeanor
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 Application Deadline: Open until filled
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 The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact ada@kscourts.org or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.
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Court Services Officer I - 29th Judicial District

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  Position number:
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 K0214037
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  Position Title and Salary:
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 Court Services Officer I, grade 36, $28.78 hourly
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  Location of Employment:
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 17th Judicial District: Norton, Phillips, Smith, Graham, Osborne, Decatur County
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 Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center &ndash; Benefits (ks.gov)
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  Office space is available in Osborne, Smith, Norton and Decatur counties.
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 Supervise a caseload of adult and juvenile offenders; use of Enterprise Supervision Case Management System and Odyssey; document all contacts, verify payments and balances owed to the District Court; verify completion of all Court ordered conditions of probation; prepare presentence investigation reports and criminal history reports in both adult and juvenile cases; correspondence with other agencies and the public, testify in court as needed; and perform any additional duties as required by the Chief Court Services Officer or the Court. Travel to all six counties in our judicial district may be required. Position requires high level of professional work collaborating with community resources, law enforcement, attorneys, and judges.
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  Required Education and Experience:
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 Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, or other human services related field. Anticipated graduation dates may be considered as well.
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  All applicants are subject to a name-based criminal history background check. All applicants must also have a valid Driver&rsquo;s License and means of transportation. If employed by Court Services, the new employee will have to pass a fingerprint-based background check within the first 30 days of employment. The new employee will also have to obtain LSCMI, WRNA, EPICS, and YLS certification through the Court-approved process. Must possess strong verbal and written knowledge of the English language.
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  Application deadline:
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 open until filled
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 The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact ada@kscourts.org or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.
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Court Services Officer I - 17th Judicial District

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  Position number:
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 K0072242
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 20th Judicial District, Barton County, KS
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 Court Services Officer II, Grade 40, $66,087.95 annually
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 Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)
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  Internal candidates are given first consideration.
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 This is Court Services work supervising other Court Services officers and supervising clients under the jurisdiction of the district court or being furnished auxiliary services by the district court. This is the first level of staff supervision; an incumbent in this position will be responsible for assigning and supervising the work of one or more staff members. An incumbent in this position prepares reports related to investigations, transfers, or arrests; maintains records of contacts with clients and of the caseload in general. Additional duties include interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training new CSO&rsquo;s, providing ongoing direction, support, and guidance to CSO&rsquo;s. Work may be performed as part of a team and is under the direction of the Chief Court Services Officer, Court Administrator, and Chief Judge. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and evaluation reports
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  Required education and experience:
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree is required with preference given to degrees in a field of social services to include but not limited to corrections, counseling, criminal justice, criminology, psychology, and social work. This position requires attention to detail and strong written/oral communication skills in addition to computer skills. The ability to work both independently and with a team is required as is the ability to interact with clients and stakeholders in a professional manner. Ability to supervise staff and handle confidential personnel information is required.
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  Preferred qualifications:
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 Minimum of three years of experience working in the field of probation and/or corrections. Preference given to those who are currently or have prior experience as a Court Services Officer, especially in the areas of Pre-Sentence Investigation and Juvenile Supervision. Effective Practices of Community Supervision, Level of Services Inventory-Revised, and Youth Level of Services assessment tools is preferred. The ability to maintain calm in stressful situations and multi-task is important. Strong leadership and decision-making skills are desired.
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  Additional Requirement:
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 All members of this classification are required to access criminal history record information (CHRI) through the Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS) or another criminal justice entity.
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 Authorized access to KCJIS requires the employee to be:
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   At least 18 years of age, and pass a record check of criminal activity and criminal
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 history as defined by KCJIS Administrative Policy and Procedure Manual.
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 The screening for criminal activity and criminal history must be completed prior to beginning employment. An offer for employment for a position in this classification is conditioned upon passing the criminal history check. Applicant must have a valid driver&rsquo;s license. Incumbents are required to undergo yearly criminal history record checks to continue to maintain access to KCJIS and CHRI.
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  Application deadline:
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 Open until filled
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Court Services Officer II - 20th Judicial Branch

New Jersey Courts

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>SHOULD ANOTHER COURT SERVICES OFFICER 2 POSITION BECOME AVAILABLE IN THIS OR OTHER DIVISIONS WITHIN THE NEXT FIVE MONTHS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS RECRUITMENT, THE POOL FROM THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public&rsquo;s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.</div><div><b><br>
SALARY:</b><b> </b>The salary range for this position is $59,661.54 to $96,767.80 for Schedule A, and $59,661.54 to $91,929.42 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.<b> </b>Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.</div><div><b><i><br>
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.</i></b></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Example of Duties</b></h2></div>
<div><p>The Camden Vicinage is seeking an individual to join the vicinage Pretrial Services Program. The selected candidate must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and case management skills in order to perform the duties required of this position. The selected candidate will regularly interact with pretrial defendants, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, the county jail, local law enforcement, the private bar, and the public.</p><p><br>
The selected candidate will primarily be required to monitor the conditions of pretrial release for individuals ordered to more stringent monitoring and more frequent contact with the courts, to assist these individuals in attaining specific goals to ensure their appearance in court and the safety of the public during the individual&rsquo;s period of pretrial release and report the individuals&rsquo; compliance or non-compliance with conditions of release to the court.</p><p>
In addition, this position will be responsible for researching criminal case histories, conducting pretrial risk assessments, preparing reports, meeting with defendants, making recommendations to judges regarding conditions of pretrial release for pretrial defendants, and staffing first appearance/Central Judicial Processing hearings and pretrial detention hearings.</p><p>
The selected candidate will provide guidance to clients with specific needs, including but not limited to social, emotional, and rehabilitative concerns. This position will make recommendations and/or referrals for social services, testing, treatment and/or counseling and will monitor clients' treatment progress.</p><p>
In addition, the position would be responsible for assisting supervisors with training and mentoring of Pretrial Services staff and assisting with stakeholder and community outreach related to the Pretrial Services Program.</p><p>
The selected candidate will be required to work a non-traditional work week, which may include weekends, holidays and after hours on-call responsibilities.</p><p>
Perform other related duties as required</p><p><b>
Note</b>: This position will primarily handle monitoring duties. Experience with pretrial services programs is helpful but not required.</p>
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.<br>
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<b>REMOTE WORK</b><b>:</b> The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, and one or more of the following: reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and/or attorneys to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations.<br>
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<b>Substitution: </b>Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate's degree and two years of additional paraprofessional or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree<b>.</b> A master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.</div><p><b>
Education Note: </b>Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See: https://naces.org/members/)</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>Physical Ability: </b>For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching to perform the essential duties of the position. For some positions, the selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds, in order to perform essential duties of the position.</p><div><b>
Driver's License:</b> Appointees will be required to possess a driver&rsquo;s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.</div><div><br>
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Authorization to Work:</b> US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.<br>
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<b>Special Note:</b> Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.<br>
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<b>Residency Law:</b> In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the &quot;New Jersey First Act,&quot; all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor &amp; Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.<br>
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<b>HOW TO APPLY:</b><div></div><div><br>
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate &quot;see resume&quot; or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.<br>
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The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.</div><br>
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The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action</b><br>
<b>Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice</b><br>
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NeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call)<br>
 Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Court Services Officer 2 (Criminal Pretrial Services)

JOB
<br>If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.SALARY: The salary range for this position is $59,661.54 to $96,767.80 for Schedule A, and $59,661.54 to $91,929.42 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.Travel within the tri-county vicinage will be required.This position may be reassigned to another county within the vicinage.The Pretrial Court Services Officer will be required to periodically work a non-traditional work week that includes shifts on Saturdays or Sundays, holidays, and after hours on call responsibilities. Perform other related duties as required.Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. Every applicant should be aware that if selected for this position, you must be prepared to work in Cumberland (Bridgeton, NJ), Gloucester (Woodbury & Deptford, NJ), and Salem (Salem, NJ) Counties as needed. REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
<br>Vicinage 15 is seeking for an individual to join the vicinage Pre-Trial Services Program. The selected candidate must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and case management skills in order to perform the duties required of this position. The selected candidate will regularly interact with pretrial defendants, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, the county jail, local law enforcement, the private bar, and the public.The selected candidate will primarily be required to monitor the conditions of pretrial release for individuals ordered to more stringent monitoring and more frequent contact with the courts, to assist these individuals in attaining specific goals to ensure their appearance in court and the safety of the public during the individual’s period of pretrial release and report the individuals’ compliance or non-compliance with conditions of release to the court. In addition, this position will be responsible for researching criminal case histories, conducting pretrial risk assessments, preparing reports, meeting with defendants, making recommendations to judges regarding conditions of pretrial release for pretrial defendants, and staffing first appearance/Central Judicial Processing hearings and pretrial detention hearings. The selected candidate will provide guidance to clients with specific needs, including but not limited to social, emotional, and rehabilitative concerns. This position will make recommendations and/or referrals for social services, testing, treatment and/or counseling and will monitor clients' treatment progress.In addition, the position would be responsible for assisting supervisors with training and mentoring of Pretrial Services staff and assisting with stakeholder and community outreach related to the Pretrial Services Program. The Pretrial Court Services Officer will be required to periodically work a non-traditional work week that includes shifts on Saturdays or Sundays, holidays, and after hours on call responsibilities. Perform other related duties as required.**Special Note: Criminal Division Staff are expected to conduct all aspects of their daily job with the understanding and appreciation that their actions may impact an individual's liberty. This includes but is not limited to completing work accurately, responding to customers inquiries accurately, following established protocol regarding loss of liberty, and communicating information clearly and accurately to managers, supervisors. staff, and customers. Note: This position will primarily handle monitoring duties. Experience with pretrial services programs is helpful but not required.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
<br><b>Physical Ability:</b> For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching to perform the essential duties of the position. For some positions, the selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds, in order to perform essential duties of the position.Driver's License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need. HOW TO APPLY: The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey. The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to JusticeNeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call) Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)

Court Services Officer 2 Pre-Trial Services ONLY

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment&rsquo;s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public&rsquo;s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.</div><div><b><br>
SALARY:</b><b> </b>The salary range for this position is $59,661.54 to $96,767.80 for Schedule A, and $59,661.54 to $91,929.42 for Schedule B.<b> For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. </b>For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.<b> </b>Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.</div><div><b><i><br>
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.</i></b></div><ul><li><b><i><br>
Travel within the tri-county vicinage will be required.</i></b></li><li><b><i>
This position may be reassigned to another county within the vicinage.</i></b></li><li><b><i>
The Pretrial Court Services Officer will be required to periodically work a non-traditional work week that includes shifts on Saturdays or Sundays, holidays, and after hours on call responsibilities. Perform other related duties as required.</i></b></li><li><b><i>
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.</i></b></li></ul><div><b><br>
Every applicant should be aware that if selected for this position, you must be prepared to work in Cumberland (Bridgeton, NJ), Gloucester (Woodbury &amp; Deptford, NJ), and Salem (Salem, NJ) Counties as needed.</b></div><p><b><br>
REMOTE WORK</b><b>:</b> The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Example of Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>Vicinage 15 is seeking for an individual to join the vicinage Pre-Trial Services Program. The selected candidate must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and case management skills in order to perform the duties required of this position. The selected candidate will regularly interact with pretrial defendants, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, the county jail, local law enforcement, the private bar, and the public.</p><p>
The selected candidate will primarily be required to monitor the conditions of pretrial release for individuals ordered to more stringent monitoring and more frequent contact with the courts, to assist these individuals in attaining specific goals to ensure their appearance in court and the safety of the public during the individual&rsquo;s period of pretrial release and report the individuals&rsquo; compliance or non-compliance with conditions of release to the court.</p><p>
In addition, this position will be responsible for researching criminal case histories, conducting pretrial risk assessments, preparing reports, meeting with defendants, making recommendations to judges regarding conditions of pretrial release for pretrial defendants, and staffing first appearance/Central Judicial Processing hearings and pretrial detention hearings.</p><p>
The selected candidate will provide guidance to clients with specific needs, including but not limited to social, emotional, and rehabilitative concerns. This position will make recommendations and/or referrals for social services, testing, treatment and/or counseling and will monitor clients' treatment progress.</p><p>
In addition, the position would be responsible for assisting supervisors with training and mentoring of Pretrial Services staff and assisting with stakeholder and community outreach related to the Pretrial Services Program. <b>The Pretrial Court Services Officer will be required to periodically work a non-traditional work week that includes shifts on Saturdays or Sundays, holidays, and after hours on call responsibilities. Perform other related duties as required.</b></p><div></div><div><br>
**<b>Special Note</b>: Criminal Division Staff are expected to conduct all aspects of their daily job with the understanding and appreciation that their actions may impact an individual's liberty. This includes but is not limited to completing work accurately, responding to customers inquiries accurately, following established protocol regarding loss of liberty, and communicating information clearly and accurately to managers, supervisors. staff, and customers.</div><div></div><p><b><br>
Note</b>: This position will primarily handle monitoring duties. Experience with pretrial services programs is helpful but not required.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor&rsquo;s degree and two years of professional experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, and one or more of the following: reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and/or attorneys to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations.<br>
<br>
<b>Substitution: </b>Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor&rsquo;s degree. A master&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience.</div><p><b><br>
Education Note: </b>Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See: https://naces.org/members/)</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>Physical Ability: </b>For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching to perform the essential duties of the position. For some positions, the selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds, in order to perform essential duties of the position.</p><div><b><br>
Driver's License:</b> Appointees will be required to possess a driver&rsquo;s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.</div><div><br>
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Authorization to Work:</b> US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.<br>
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<b>Special Note:</b> Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.<br>
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<b>Residency Law:</b> In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the &quot;New Jersey First Act,&quot; all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor &amp; Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.<br>
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<b>HOW TO APPLY:</b><div></div><div><br>
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate &quot;see resume&quot; or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.<br>
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The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.</div><br>
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The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action</b><br>
<b>Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice</b><br>
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NeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call)<br>
 Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Center for Alternative Sentencing & Employment Services

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Title: </b>Court Advocate<br>
</div><div></div><div><b>Job Summary:
</b></div><div>The Education, Career, and Enrichment (ECE) department at CASES specializes in serving youth and young adults impacted by the criminal legal system. The Assertive Community Engagement &amp; Success (ACES) program seeks a Court Advocate who can appear in court with participants who have active court involvement, develop relationships with court stakeholders, and write court advocacy letters on behalf of engaged participants.<br>
</div><div></div><div>The young people ACES serves will be engaged in high-risk behaviors. ACES serves young men ages 16-24 who reside in East Harlem and the South Bronx.<br>
</div><div></div><div>By developing long-term, multi-year relationships with young people, CASES will meet the young people where they are (literally, with extensive services in the community) to open new opportunities. The safety of our participants and staff is paramount as we continue to see our work make an impact and grow.<br>
</div><div></div><div>This position requires flexibility as court dates, call times and locations vary. In-person court appearances are expected.<br>
</div><div></div><div><b>Shift Hours: </b>This position is full-time Monday &ndash; Friday from 9:00 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM<br>
</div><div></div><div><b>Salary: </b>The salary for this role is $61,800 per year<br>
</div><div></div><div><b>Location Address: </b>Varies &ndash; Court offices and ACES program locations<br>
</div><div></div><div><b>Workplace Flexibility: </b>Flexible &ndash; Staff have the flexibility to complete their workday from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work.<br>
</div><div></div><div><div><b>What You Will Be Doing:
</b></div><ul><li><div><ul><li>Compose all formal correspondence with the courts including advocacy letters and other updates
</li><li>Develop and maintain relationships with court stakeholders which includes regular presentations to stakeholders including but not limited to judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors and probation officers
</li><li>Accompany participants to court appearances and be prepared to speak on record on behalf of participants and their engagement with the ACES program
</li><li>Participate in programming where appropriate &ndash; running groups for participants explaining the criminal legal system
</li>Collect and record data (re-arrests, warrants, program noncompliance, etc.) and track participants&rsquo; cases until final disposition<br>
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</li></ul></div></li></ul><div></div><div><b>What We Are Looking For:
</b></div><ul><li><div><ul><li>Experience within the criminal legal system, and/or experience working with youth &amp; young adults impacted by the criminal legal system
</li><li>Confidence in public speaking with the ability to quickly pivot when needed
</li><li>Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills
</li><li>Proven ability to function effectively in a high paced environment
</li><li>Ability to work productively amongst others in a diverse setting
</li><li>Understanding and knowledge about challenges youth and families involved in the criminal legal system confront
</li><li>Positive attitude and excellent problem-solving skills
</li>Highly resourceful<br>
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</li></ul></div></li></ul><div></div><div><b>Preferred Skills:
</b></div><ul><li><div>Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred, but not required<br>
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</li></ul></div></li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><b>Employee Benefits:
</b></div><div>CASES cares about employee well being, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:
</div><ul><li><div><ul><li>Medical
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Vacation and Paid Time Off &ndash; starting at25 days-off annually, plus an additional summer self-care day
</li><li>12 Paid Holidays per year
</li><li>Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%
</li><li>Employee Referral Program
</li><li>Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES
</li></ul></div></li></ul><div><div><b>Our Values
</b></div></div><div><div>At CASES, we like to move with <b>PURPOSE </b>, which reflects our values:
</div></div><div><div><b>PEOPLE| </b>Hold people&rsquo;s stories with dignity
</div></div><div><div><b>UNITY| </b>Commit to a shared mission
</div></div><div><div><b>RESPECT| </b>Celebrate the strength of diversity
</div></div><div><div><b>PROGRESS| </b>Always work to improve
</div></div><div><div><b>OPTIMIZE| </b>Make the best use of resources
</div></div><div><div><b>SOLUTIONS| </b>Work together to solve problems
</div></div><div><div><b>EMPATHY| </b>Seek to understand others
</div></div><div><b>Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any </b><b>position(s) </b><b>you feel you are qualified for.<br>
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</div><div>CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.<br>
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This position is full-time Monday &ndash; Friday from 9:00 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM
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35 hours per week</div>

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