Community Justice Pretrial Specialist-Eligibility List

Larimer County; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

401(a) employer match

457(b) deferred compensation

Paid time off

Job summary

Larimer County is seeking a Community Justice Pretrial Specialist to support the Pretrial Services program in Fort Collins, CO. This entry-level role provides exposure to judicial services, court processes, and correctional workflows while assisting with intake duties at the jail.

You will interview arrestees, perform history checks, verify bond information, and compile reports for the court. Shifts include day, swing, and night, with weekends/holidays and Loveland coverage possible.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a related field or similar duties preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; substitutions may apply.
• CPR, First Aid and AED must be current within three months of hire.
• Valid driver's license required by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interview arrestees to collect and document information.
• Conduct criminal history investigations as part of intake.
• Verify bond application details and related data.
• Prepare information for the court using Colorado statutes and orders.

Skills

Proficient writer

Clear communication

Ability to learn databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Overview

Larimer County Alternative Sentencing Department is seeking a Community Justice Pretrial Specialist to join our team.

This is an entry-level position offering the opportunity to gain an understanding of judicial services, programs, and policies, knowledge of court and sentencing processes, understanding of the workings of a correctional environment, understanding of criminal behaviors, and methods of conflict resolution. In this role, you'll work in the Pretrial Services program supporting adult offenders in Larimer County.

Successful candidates can expect to begin their employment with Pretrial Services working in the Intake Unit housed in the booking area at the Larimer County Jail. The intake unit is staffed 24/7, so shifts include day, swing and night shifts. A successful candidate will also be able and willing to work weekends and holidays. Larimer County also now has a Pretrial facility in Loveland, so there is a possibility shifts will be completed there.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Interviewing each arrestee.


• Conducting criminal history investigations.


• Verifying information on the bond application.


• Using the information gathered in these investigations and criteria set forth in Colorado Statutes and Administrative Orders.


• Making recommendations to the court regarding bond conditions and type in order to help reduce the risk for the individual’s potential return to the community.

What We're Looking For

• A proficient writer.


• Ability to learn new databases.


• Compile information from databases into a report for the court.


• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Two (2) years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities preferred.


• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a related field required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.


• Possession of Adult CPR, First Aid and AED certification within three (3) months of hire date required.


• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire is required.

Benefits

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.


• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account


• Short and Long-Term Disability.


• Employee Assistance Program


• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment


• Accident Insurance


• Critical Illness Insurance


• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.


• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.


• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Supplemental Information

Successful candidates can expect to begin their employment with Pretrial Services working in the Intake Unit housed in the booking area at the Larimer County Jail. The intake unit is staffed 24/7, so shifts include day, swing and night shifts. A successful candidate will also be able and willing to work weekends and holidays. Larimer County also now has a Pretrial facility in Loveland, so there is a possibility shifts will be completed there.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.