Court Liaison Officer

Department: Police

FLSA: Non-Union Non-exempt Pay Band: 11-GS

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

The function of the Court Liaison Officer is to maintain Departmental records of court appearances,process subpoena requests, prepare court schedules, perform other necessary duties related to court proceedings and operate as the liaison between the Police Department and the Cook County JudicialSystem.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Police Records Division Supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential duties and responsibilities

1. Act as a central point of contact for the Fourth Municipal District Court facility on behalf of the

1. Prepare yearly court schedule for members of the

1. Prepare weekly court schedule of traffic, misdemeanor and felony

1. Electronically disseminate weekly court schedules within the Department

1. Attend regularly scheduled court proceedings assigned to members of the Oak Park Police Department at the Fourth Municipal District Court facility.

1. Maintain records of the dispositions of criminal cases adjudicated in the Maybrook facility on regularly scheduled misdemeanor and felony (preliminary) court dates.
2. Maintain timekeeping records of personnel who appear in

1. Process subpoena

1. Advise the presiding judge of the status of officers who will not appear in court due to illness,

1. Assist the Assistant State's Attorney, Court Clerk, and Village prosecutor as necessary with courtrelated

1. Submit all Confiscate and Destroy Orders issued by the Court to the Property

1. Notify the Department of changes in current court

1. Notify the Village prosecutor of local ordinance violations scheduled for court, and on approval of the Village Attorney provide copies of complaints and all required reports to the prosecuting attorney prior to the trial date.

1. Inform the Department of court related situations or incidents which are sensitive to the Department, newsworthy, etc.

1. Attend meetings with members of the judicial system and other law enforcement agencies to exchange information and develop goodwill and create a good working rapport with all court

1. Perform other duties as required by the Police Records Division Supervisor including mandatory station assignment when not performing duties required at the Maybrook

1. Periodically attend bond hearings and hearings by the Village's Office of Adjudication when

not assigned to regularly scheduled court proceedings.

1. Inform police officers of court dates for compliance and diversion tickets and subpoena requests for both court appearances and case reports.

1. Analyze trends related to court

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a police records management program and court proceedings.

• General law enforcement codes, practices and

• Modern office procedures methods and computer

• Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system and the processing of information throughout the system.

• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and

Ability to:

• Provide administrative and professional oversight of Department activities related to court

• Research and analyze a variety of information and prepare clear and concise reports pertaining to court proceedings and other court related activity.

• Type accurately at a speed necessary for successful job
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally in writing and by electronic means of

• Establish and maintain interpersonal skills in the workplace to effectively communicate and interact with others.

• Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

- Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.

- Operating assigned office equipment.

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

- Making observations

- Communicating with others

- Operating assigned office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work in an office environment, sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time. Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Village of Oak Park commits itself to diversity, equity and inclusion by recognizing that creating a mutually respectful, multicultural and equitable environment does not happen on its own, it must be intentional. This includes providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, military or veteran status or any other characteristics.