NC Department of Adult Correction · 7 hours ago
Judicial Services Coordinator
McDowell County, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property. They are seeking a Judicial Services Coordinator to process legal documents, interview offenders, and maintain public awareness of the program.
GovernmentPublic SafetyHealthcareRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Employees accept, inspect and process the legal documents of new probation cases
They review court judgments and match offenders’ skills to needs with consideration given to the offenders’ criminal history, physical condition, age, transportation needs, and availability to perform the work within the designated period of time
Work involves interviewing offenders to obtain information regarding past arrests/convictions, work records, and family social histories to develop treatment and sanction recommendations for court-ordered presentence and pre-parole investigations
Employee must consider the needs of both the offenders and the recipient agencies and, if necessary, will refer offenders to support agencies for assistance to meet special needs
Administrative tasks include, but are not limited to, negotiating agreements, placing offenders with agencies to perform designated community service work, complete required documentation, prepare reports, and maintain case files
Work involves significant contact with members and officials of the judicial system, community agencies, victims, offenders, and general public while serving as the court's representative in the community and maintaining public awareness of the program
Employees are usually located in or near the courthouse
Work is performed under the general supervision of a Judicial Services Specialist or Chief Probation and Parole Officer
Qualification
Required
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
Associate's 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
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
Working knowledge of punishment plans, government and nonprofit service work agencies in the community
Working knowledge of work placement techniques
Working knowledge of judicial and law enforcement systems and their operational procedures
Working knowledge of characteristics of various offender groups
Basic knowledge of computer operations and applicable software
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with participating agencies in the community, as well as judicial, law enforcement, and DPS personnel
Ability to conduct rudimentary interviews of persons with varied educational, cultural, and social experiences
Ability to communicate in oral and written presentations
Company
NC Department of Adult Correction
The NC Department of Adult Correction protects the public by collaboratively focusing on rehabilitation, protection, innovation, accountability, and professionalism.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashley Moore
Chief Probation/Parole Officer
D'Asia Bell
Chief Probation/Parole Officer
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