The City of Lee’s Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With an estimated population of over 107,000, Lee’s Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life, Lee’s Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri. Lee’s Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee’s Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment, making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks. Recently named America’s Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee’s Summit’s historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee’s Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity. Lee’s Summit continues to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages. Among the notable recognitions, the city received gold certification as a Community for all Ages and was designated a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community.

The Probation Officer, under supervision of the Court Administrator, performs a variety of clerical, technical, and administrative tasks to facilitate the efficient, effective operations of the Municipal Court Probation Program.

Pay range: $22.79-$29.18 per hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s degree in related field required
Minimum of three years’ experience in criminal justice, social programs or legal-related procedures required
Must be bondable

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to support an ethical, non-discriminatory and safe work environment
Knowledge of legal language and procedures related to municipal court operations and probation functions
Knowledge of pertinent local, state, and federal laws, codes and regulations
Working knowledge with criminal history reporting and Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES) and REJIS systems
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and with members of the public as needed
Considerable knowledge of the principles of business letter writing, English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation, principles and practices of filing and legal file systems, principles and procedures of record keeping
Ability to maintain accurate records and enter data accurately
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
Ability to interview defendants and make objective analysis and sound recommendations

Probation/Compliance Officer

City of Lee's Summit

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