Court Services Officer

Definition of Work:

This is a highly responsible position involving primarily the skilled delivery of services to the court and defendants.

An employee in this class provide services designed to meet the needs of the court, the defendants and their families; prepare bond investigations; supervise defendants who are released on ROR or nominal bond. Work is performed with considerable independence within the limits of established policies.

Examples of Work Performed

These examples do not cover all of the work which may be performed as part of this position.

· Conducts interviews with defendants, families, employers, and others to secure relevant information. Assesses all information and makes recommendations concerning a defendant's eligibility for release from custody.

· Assesses a defendant's need for treatment of chemical dependency, and makes referrals to appropriate programs.

· Assesses a defendant's need for other services, such as employment and housing, and makes referrals to appropriate agencies.

· Prepares special reports for the court.

· Monitors a defendant's ability to abide by the conditions of bond.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Considerable knowledge of the operation and of the functions, availability and services offered by public and private agencies.

· Considerable knowledge of the special terminology of the correctional field.

· Thorough knowledge of the legal system, courtroom procedures, and local Circuit Court policies.

· Thorough knowledge of professional ethics and standards as they relate to practice in the criminal justice system.

· Ability to understand the problems, needs, and motivation of criminal offenders.

· Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.

· Ability to quickly establish and maintain one-to-one relationships with defendants and their families, and to work effectively with disturbed individuals.

· Ability to elicit reliable and significant information through appropriate use of interviewing skills, and to utilize such information effectively in formulating assessments.

· Ability to adequately prepare reports with considerable independence of action, and to make clear and pertinent statements orally and in writing.

· Ability to work effectively with professionals and other staff members of probation and parole, halfway houses, police, courts, and social service agencies.

· Ability to maintain emotional balance while working under stress.

· Ability to accept and make appropriate use of supervision.

· Ability to prepare technical or informational data for administrative use, and to maintain an effective program of public relations.

Required Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree, preferably with emphasis in Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Psychology. Education may be substituted for candidates with at least five years of experience in law enforcement, corrections, case management of adult offenders or other related work. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Must have an established, responsible work history.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates shall submit a cover letter and resume to:

Erik T. Theis

Court Administrator

Office of Court Administration
633 South Pearl Avenue

Joplin, Missouri 64801

Or by e-mail to: Erik.Theis@courts.mo.gov

Closing Date: December 27, 2024

The Twenty-Ninth Judicial Circuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the court will provide

reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Joplin, MO 64801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Joplin, MO 64801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000