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Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Community Corrections Director the Intensive Supervision Officer (ISO) I position supervises clients assigned for either intensive probation or Juvenile Justice Authority custody. This position performs intensive supervision through field supervision, detailed documentation, objective assessments, referrals, and case management with the intent to ensure the least possible risk of recidivism, optimum public safety, and commitment to offender accountability. Work is subject to review by the Director. This position is funded from a grant with the Kansas Department of Corrections and Juvenile Justice Authority and employment is subject to full grant approval. The employee in this position is required to have reliable transportation and a valid Kansas Driver’s License.  Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or a related field. Annually complete forty (40) hours of continuing education to develop and enhance knowledge of psychological and sociological factors influencing human behavior. Must be in possession of or have the ability to obtain a valid Kansas drivers license.  

 

Essential Functions

• Ensures all assigned offenders are following terms and conditions of probation or supervision by monitoring their progress and interacting with them in their home, at work, at school, in a treatment setting, or at the Community Corrections office;
• Gathers and verifies client intake information;
• Develops and implements a supervision plan by interviewing the offender, their family, friends, or social service agencies they may have contact with;
• Analyzes appropriate reports to determine the needs and potential of the offender; secures departmental and/or community resources available to meet those needs;
• Maintains an individual file on each offender ensuring all legal documents, departmental documents, reports, social documents, chronological and statistical reports are present and update as required by department standards and Kansas Department of Corrections standards;
• Reports offenders’ progress and alleged violations of probation or supervision to the court as necessary, including verbal or written reports and court testimony;
• Documents and makes recommendations to move offender cases up or down the sanctioning levels based on conference sessions;
• Explains and interpret rules, regulations, and laws for clients and their families concerning situations and standards of behavior affecting their success in the program;
• Develops supervision strategies for each offender and reassesses the strategies on a regular basis to promote successful completion of the probation term;
• Seeks out and refers offenders to local agencies to perform Community Service Work in order to assist the offender in repaying his/her debt to society;
• Provide offenders with job seeking information and techniques; identifying appropriate job possibilities and communicate regularly with employers to verify employment and job performance issues;
• Conduct drug/alcohol screening on offenders through observed urinalysis testing and/or breathalyzer testing at the discretion of the officer;
• Perform liaison duties in coordinating the offender’s involvement with outside referral agencies and assessing the offender’s need for possible drug/alcohol treatment or mental health services;
• Facilitate the arrest of offenders who have violation their probation by working with law enforcement to serve Arrest and Detain orders and arrest warrants;
• Assign and hook up offenders to electronic monitoring devices as deemed necessary.

 

Marginal Functions

• Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned;
• Attends training seminars and classes as required by the Director;
• May be required to cross train in other suitable County departments.

Intensive Supervision Officer I – Community Corrections

Position Requirements

• Experience: Experience in probation, parole, social casework or counseling preferred. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well after six months in the position.        
• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or a related field. Annually complete forty (40) hours of continuing education to develop and enhance knowledge of psychological and sociological factors influencing human behavior. Must be in possession of or have the ability to obtain a valid Kansas drivers license.  
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of psychological and sociological factors influencing human behavior. Knowledge of investigative and interviewing techniques. Knowledge of State laws and procedures that pertain to the department and the ability to interpret social laws. Ability to meet and deal tactfully with offenders and the general public and to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing; the ability to access, input and retrieve information from the computer. Strong analytical, documentation and organizational skills. Proficiency in using computer software applications to include word processing, spreadsheets and databases.   
• Problem Solving: Extensive problem solving exists in this position. Typical problems involve determining the most appropriate response to offenders who do not follow the terms and conditions of probation or supervision.  
• Decision-Making: Extensive decision making required. Typical decisions involving analyzing and determining the most appropriate supervision plan that will best address the needs of a particular offender.
• Supervision: Work performance reviewed by the Director. Employee does not have supervisory responsibilities over subordinate personnel.  
• Financial Accountability: Employee is accountable for the proper recording and handling of any fees or valuables encountered in the performance of duties.    
• Personal Relations: Extensive contact with personnel in the various agencies and all areas of the criminal justice system and with the general public. 
• Working Conditions: Adverse working conditions may exist relating to the interaction and dealing with criminal offenders. Dangerous situations may occasionally arise in the course of dealing with criminal violators and convicted criminals. Adverse weather conditions may be a factor in conducting home and place of employment visits of offenders. Work hours generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some variation required.
• Physical Requirements: To perform the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Ability to stand; walk; climb, stoop, kneel, or crouch and drive a car. Ability to lift and/or move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.