Judicial Services Coordinator

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The Department of Adult Correction, Division of Community Supervision is seeking two Judicial Services Coordinators (JSC) in Rowan County. This position will serve as the agency's representative in court, the community, and in maintaining public awareness of the community service program. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Judicial Services Specialist or Chief Probation and Parole Officer.

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.

This position is usually located in or near the courthouse. A JSC is frequently in court and will associate with judges, lawyers, District Attorneys, Clerk of Court, law enforcement, etc.

A JSC has frequent in-person interaction with criminal offenders. This position is responsible for the intake of all new supervised and unsupervised probation cases and may monitor unsupervised deferred prosecution cases. Administrative tasks will include document preparation and tracking case status. Work assignments may include providing technical support to staff, acceptance, examination and processing of legal documents, and providing pre-sentence, pre-parole, post release investigations, or other special projects as assigned. The position will monitor offenders sentenced to community service for compliance, and may monitor a low-risk-low needs offender caseload.

The position shall obtain information from criminal offenders regarding new probation and community service cases placed under Community Supervision's authority. Examples of regular duties include:

• Interviewing offenders, assigning them for supervision and providing them with reporting instructions
• Data entry
• Determining if the offender requires interpreter services or accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act,
• Processing intrastate and interstate transfer cases out of court
• Responding to phone inquiries

Work may involve:

• Occasional overtime
• Operation of a state-owned vehicle to travel to a courthouse or community service worksite

Software programs utilized include::

• Common MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook
• OPUS
• CSAS

• ICOTS
• FMS
• AOC

This is a re-posting of position 60074862. Previous applicants need to re-apply to be considered. Position 60074191 is a new posting.

NOTE: This is an Internal Posting open ONLY for current North Carolina State Government employees and for eligible RIF candidates from NC State Government, to include Temporary employees.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees:
Pay 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 recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Salary

• $43,570 - $57,117/year

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Competencies:

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 resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). Note: To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of computer operations and applicable software.
• Experience collaborating with others, demonstrating the ability to establish or maintain effective working relationships
• Work or school experience requiring effective time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of judicial and law enforcement systems and their operational procedures.

Management Preferences:

• Knowledge of the Community Service Work Program
• Knowledge of local and community resources to address the placement of offenders in the community
• Court-related work experience
• Experience with any of the following: OPUS, CSAS, ICOTS, FMS. AOC, CJLEADS, ECOURTS
• Experience with work placement
• Experience interviewing or a corrections or social work setting

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

or

Associate degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in the court system, paralegal work, or other directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

or

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of work experience in the court system, paralegal work, or other directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

How to Apply

Supplemental and Contact Information: For questions about this posting, please contact an HR professional in the Judicial Division 3 office at 336-996-2915. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help- Line at 855-524-5627.

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.

Come Join Us To Make A Difference!

Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

The Division of Community Supervision (DCS) is responsible for overseeing supervision of adult offenders on probation, parole, or post release. The DCS mission is to ensure public safety while helping offenders make positive changes and successfully complete their supervision. DCS collaborates closely with the NC Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, the court system as well as other state agencies, and community partners, particularly those addressing mental health, substance use, and re-entry issues faced by our returning citizens. DCS is also responsible for the supervision of offenders who transfer from other states through the Interstate Compact program and has oversight of the Community Service Work Program.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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 the 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.

Benefits

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.