Court Services Program Coordinator

Court Services Program Coordinator

Job

Agency:
Unified Judicial System, State Court Administrator's Office

Location:

Pierre, SD

Salary: $71,639.28 annually

Closing date: 01/14/2026

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The Unified Judicial System (UJS) is dedicated to providing a fair, impartial, and accessible court system that upholds the rule of law and is worthy of the public’s trust and confidence. Our vision is justice for all.

Our employees are our most valuable resource and crucial to accomplishing our mission. We seek talented and motivated individuals to be the face of the court system and help ensure that the Court and all the people that come before it receives the highest level of service. Our dedicated staff work to enhance community safety and ensure victims’ rights while treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

The UJS offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of 11-13 paid holidays every year, extensive sick and vacation leave, paid family leave, military training leave, health and flexible benefits, regular working hours, continuing education opportunities, retirement benefits, a great working environment, and more.

Ensures the quality of current and new programs being used by court services by developing and maintaining uniform policies and procedures; reviewing and analyzing case management reports and providing direction to field staff concerning correct business processes; assisting technical staff and contractors with computer development and maintenance regarding probation case management systems; creating and maintaining forms, internet links, sourcebooks, handbooks, and other training materials;

and coordinating meetings and trainings for court service programs. Duties may include:

• Providing direction to field staff regarding court services business processes to ensure probation case management operations are implemented effectively and consistently.
• Providing necessary resources for those working in the field by ensuring they are well-informed and have easy access to forms and protocols which allow them to do their jobs effectively and efficiently.
• Serving as the liaison between court services field staff and the Information and Technology (I/T) department to ensure computer programs effectively support the business processes of court services.
• Serving as the South Dakota Deputy Compact Administrator for the Interstate Compact for Juveniles (ICJ); and serving as the backup Interstate Compact Coordinator for both juvenile and adult compacts to ensure efficient and timely facilitation of Interstate Compact processes.
• Organizing and coordinating court services meetings and trainings to ensure smooth operations and adherence to court services philosophies.
• Performing other work as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field.
• Two years of experience in probation field work or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.

• philosophies of the Unified Judicial System;
• court services goals and objectives, policies and procedures, and operations;
• auditing and quality control techniques and practices;
• the principles and practices of probation case management;
• presentation techniques;
• peripheral programs and systems used in court services operations.

• organization;
• problem-solving;
• diplomacy.

• develop and provide presentations and training;
• establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of people within the court system and externally;
• analyze case files prepared by others and determine the extent of their compliance with guidelines;
• interpret business needs to programming staff and understand whether or not computer processes they develop meet requirements;
• visualize and create forms and other resources based on procedures and required guidelines.

The State of South Dakota, Unified Judicial System does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The Unified Judicial System as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

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• Unified Judicial System
• 500 East Capitol Avenue
• Pierre, SD
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