Judicial Services Coordinator Jackson/Swain Co.

JOB This position requires interaction with criminal offenders.
This position is responsible for the intake of all new supervised and unsupervised probation cases and, in specified areas, monitoring deferred prosecution (deferred prosecution cases that require supervision will be referred to a Probation Officer).
The position shall obtain information from criminal offenders regarding new probation and community service cases placed under Community Supervision’s authority.
This entails: Interviewing offenders,Entering data into the appropriate software system,Assigning offenders for supervision,Determining if the offender requires interpreter services,Identifying if the offender requires accommodations under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act),Providing reporting instructions to the offender, and,Processing intrastate and interstate transfer cases out of court.
This Judicial Services Coordinator position is usually located in or near the courthouse.
Position is frequently in court and will associate with judges, lawyers, District Attorneys, Clerk of Court, law enforcement, etc.
The position will monitor for compliance offenders sentenced to community service, including placement of both unsupervised and supervised offenders at an agency to perform work hours and may monitor a low-risk-low needs offender caseload.
The mission of Community Supervision is to protect the safety of citizens in communities throughout the state by providing viable alternatives and meaningful supervision to offenders on probation, parole, or post-release supervision.
The primary goal of Community Supervision is to reach an equal balance of control and treatment for offenders that will positively affect their behavior and lifestyle patterns.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NC DAC) is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its residents through prevention, protection, and preparation.
We have a mission that matters! This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with benefits.
The salary grade for this position is NC05.
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position.
If selected for this position, a new salary will be calculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability and internal equity.
Based on these factors, a pay increase or decrease may result.
Work assignments may include providing technical support to staff within the state court through acceptance, examination and processing of legal documents and providing pre-sentence, pre-parole, post release investigations.
The incumbent will perform a variety of administrative tasks including but not limited to preparing documents and tracking status of cases.
Work involves significant contact with members and officials of the judicial system, community agencies, victims, and offenders, serving as the agency's representative in court, the community, and in maintaining public awareness of the community service program.
The Judicial Services Coordinator should have the ability to exhibit a working knowledge of local and regional community resources to address the placement of monitored offenders.
Software programs used include but are not limited to: EmailOPUSCSASICOTSFMSAOCFamiliarity with any of these programs is a plus.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.
We will not review attachments in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
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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 and 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.
Management prefers knowledge of: Structured sentencingThe Community Service Work ProgramLocal and community resources to address the placement of offenders in the community.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept.
of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
The NC Dept.
of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept.
of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.
" Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept.
of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.
Per NC General Statute 143B-972.
1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”).
This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.
To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status.
" If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.
If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.
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If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Community Supervision at 828-251-6184