Collections Investigator

Colorado Judicial Branch; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Judicial Branch seeks a Collections Investigator to administer, enforce, and collect court-ordered restitution, fines, and costs. You will interview defendants, assess financial situations, and develop payment plans.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office. Experience with skip-tracing and working with probation and other agencies is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• At least three (3) years in client supervision in a related field, financially related work, or judicial experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers, enforces, and collects restitution, fines, and costs ordered by the Court.
• Conducts complex investigations and skip-tracing to locate and contact debtors.
• Interview defendants and establish payment plans.
• Prepare notices and enforce collections in collaboration with probation and agencies.
• Maintain compliance with court policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Time management under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R41350

Full Time Salary Range: $52,680.60- $76,387.32

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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Notice To Colorado Applicants

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Summary Of Job Classification

Administers, enforces, and collects all restitution, fines, and costs ordered by the Court in traffic, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, and felony cases. Responsible for prioritizing collection of restitution, client stability, and revenue recovery. Implements assertive collection techniques with professionalism and integrity.

Additional Comments

Collections Investigator

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Collections Investigator. This role involves working directly with individuals who have outstanding balances with the court. You will play a key part in administering, enforcing, and collecting court-ordered fines, fees, and restitution through in-person and telephonic interviews. Additionally, you will assess defendants’ financial situations and conduct investigative research using a variety of databases, tools, and resources.

Financial and/or Judicial experience is preferred.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office products.


• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Ability to manage tasks under pressure while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.


• A team-oriented mindset with the capability to handle independent responsibilities.


• Ensure compliance with court policies and procedures.

Salary offers are made based on several factors, including relevant experience, available budget, and compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, aligned with our compensation step plan.

Essential Functions

• Administers, enforces, and collects restitution, fines, and costs ordered by the Court.


• Conducts complex investigations and skip-tracing using various databases and tools to locate, investigate, and contact persons owing money. Analyzes documentation and other information provided or found through research.


• Interviews defendants and associated parties required to pay financial assessments. Determines eligibility and ability for planned payments. Establishes payment plans that mutually benefit the client, courts, and victims.


• Assists defendants, public, victims, court staff, attorneys, probation, employers, and other government agencies in resolving complex procedural concerns, account discrepancies, customer complaints, and other difficult inquiries.


• Monitors, resolves, executes, and tracks delinquencies using the various collections reports.


• Prepares and issues past due notices, attachment of earnings, writs, liens, probate claims, and referrals to private collection agencies. Executes, implements, and monitors authorized collections enforcement actions by collaborating with probation and other agencies. Files special reports.


• Assists in the development, implementation, and oversight of local policies, standard operating procedures, and programs for the Collections Department. Evaluates the effectiveness of policies and procedures.


• Completes special duties, projects, and tasks.


• Participates in training and meetings as required.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Human Collaboration

Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

Freedom To Act & Impact Of Actions

Employees normally performs assignments after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion.

Knowledge & Skills

Work requires comprehensive, practical knowledge of work processes. Incumbent can complete a broad range of work, sometimes complex, without frequent reference to others.

Fiscal Responsibility

May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for functional area budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional level fiscal requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience Equivalency:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Work Related Experience:

At least three (3) years in client supervision in a related field, financially related work, or judicial experience.

Licenses And Certifications:

None.

Physical Effort Requirements

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Work Environment

Good-Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.

Work Location

Office or similar indoor environment; confined space.

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate; individuals with known violent backgrounds; communicable diseases.