Probation/Diversion Officer at City of Hutchinson Hutchinson, KS

Probation/Diversion Officer job at City of Hutchinson. Hutchinson, KS.

Job Description

Job Description

Are you energized by interacting with and helping people? Have you been told that you have strong communication and organizational skills? Do you consider yourself to be a positive person and have strong computer skills? Do you enjoy bringing solutions to the table? If so, you may be a great addition to our team at Hutchinson Municipal Court. Make a difference with the City of Hutchinson!

Under the supervision of the Municipal Court Supervisor, the Probation/Diversion Officer follows policies and procedures established by the Court Supervisor regarding internal court operations, by the Municipal Judge regarding the specific supervision of Probationers, and by the City Prosecutor regarding the specific supervision of Diversionees. This position is responsible for monitoring and supervising persons placed on probation by the Municipal Judge, as well as persons placed on diversion by the City Prosecutor. This employee exercises significant discretion in working with Probationers and Diversionees regarding the details of complying with the terms of probation and diversion, and should possess excellent communication, organizational and public relations skills.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Prepares probation documents as ordered by the Judge; prepares diversion agreements as directed by the City Prosecutor;
• Reviews rules and regulations of probation/diversion with clients; schedules jail time for clients as ordered; prepares community service agreements; develops payment schedules; assists with the scheduling of classes and counseling for clients;
• Monitors monthly reporting from clients; collects monthly payments from clients; monitors client completion of classes and counseling working closely with a variety of providers on treatment plans; monitors arrest logs for criminal activity of clients;
• Processes probation violations/diversion revocations; prepares affidavits and motions for the court; sends notices of court hearings to clients; processes successfully completed probation/diversion journal entries;
• Testifies in court as needed; assists with plea negotiations for these cases; prepares travel permits for clients leaving the State of Kansas;
• Sends necessary conviction/diversion information to the Department of Motor Vehicles and Kansas Bureau of Investigation;
• Utilizes court software for information recording and gathering purposes;
• Cross-trains with team members to assist with other Municipal Court functions as staffing needs may require;
• Performs receptionist duties; responds to inquiries from the public; processes paperwork and performs a variety of diverse functions necessary to conduct court related activities;
• Performs all other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED FOR SUCCESS:

Education: A high school diploma or GED is required, and a technical degree or some college credit in Business or a related field is preferred.

Experience: 1-3 years of similar or related experience is required. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within 1 year of employment.

Certifications/Licenses: Must possess valid Kansas driver's license and must be able to become "limited access" NCIC (National Crime Information Center) certified within 6 months of appointment.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical & Dependent Care
• Retirement: KPERS & 457 Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance & Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Insured Disability
• Death Benefit
• Service-Connected Death
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays & City Designated Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Hutchinson employs over 400 employees that serve our community every day. City employees make Hutchinson a great place to live, work, and play. We take pride in our work and it shows. Come be a part of a workforce that makes a difference! We're always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

City of Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.