Judicial Services Coordinator - Cherokee, United States - State of North Carolina

Description

Salary: $31, $55,453.00 Annually

Location : Cherokee County, NC

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Adult Correction

Division: Secretary's Office

Opening Date: 05/02/2024

Closing Date: 5/22/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title: Judicial Services Coordinator

Position Number:

Salary Grade: NC05

Description of Work

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

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:

• Email
• OPUS
• CSAS
• ICOTS
• FMS
• AOC

Familiarity with any of these programs is a plus.
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 attachments in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click on this for additional information.

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 sentencing
• The Community Service Work Program
• Local and community resources to address the placement of offenders in the community.

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 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 experience in the court system, paralegal work, or other directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Supplemental and Contact 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:
• 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:
• Per , 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 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 Applicant Support Help Line at If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Community Supervision at

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.

01

In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answers. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired, including high school and all degrees obtained. (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, Work Experience, the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked and certificates or licenses.) Have you provided this information in the body of your application?

• Yes
• No

02

I understand that this position requires interaction with criminal offenders. Yes, I understand.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience with (check all that apply):

• OPUS
• CSAS
• ICOTS
• FMS
• AOC
• None of the above

04

Do you have experience in any of the following? Check all that apply.

• Counseling/Interviewing/social work
• Working with hostile/violent offenders/inmates/criminals
• Court work Intake (Examples: processing offenders, Deputy Clerk, Paralegal)
• Work placement/Employment Specialist
• None of the above

05

Have you ever worked as a:

• Community Services District Coordinator or Judicial Services Coordinator.
• Probation/Parole Officer.
• Juvenile Court Counselor.
• I have not worked in any of the above positions.

06

Which of the following best describes your skill level in Microsoft Word?

• No skill or minimal skills with Word
• Beginner (ex. create document, copy, paste, labels, and envelopes)
• Intermediate (ex. utilize styles, format sections)
• Advanced (ex. create organization chart, insert chart, perform mail merge)

07

Please explain how you used Word in your job.

08

Which of the following describes your skill level in Microsoft Excel?

• No skill or minimal skills with Excel
• Beginner (ex. create document, enter, and edit text, SUM, format)
• Intermediate (ex. utilize functions, sort, and filter lists, modify tables)
• Advanced (ex. pivot charts, queries)

09

Please explain how you used Excel in your job.

Required Question