Location: Albemarle,NC, USA
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The Department of Adult Correction, Division of Community Supervision is seeking a Judicial Services Coordinator (JSC) to work with members and officials of the judicial system, community agencies, victims, and offenders. The Judicial Services Coordinator will serve as the agency's representative in court, the community, and in maintaining public awareness of the community service program.
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. Position is frequently in court and will associate with judges, lawyers, District Attorneys, Clerk of Court, law enforcement, etc.
This position is responsible for the intake of all new supervised and unsupervised probation cases and, in specified areas, monitoring unsupervised deferred prosecution cases. (The incumbent will perform a variety of administrative tasks, including document preparation and tracking case status.
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, 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
The position shall utilize software programs to include:
* Common MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook
* OPUS
* CSAS
* ICOTS
* FMS
* AOC
The position will monitor for compliance offenders sentenced to community service and may monitor a low-risk-low needs offender caseload.
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.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with benefits.
Note to Current State Employees:
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.
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.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
* Demonstrated experience in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
* Work or school experience requiring effective time management and organizational skills
* Demonstrated experience working as a member of a team
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
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.
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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 experience in the court system, paralegal work, or other directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information:
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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 (Download PDF reader).
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