Criminal Justice Programs Unit Supervisor (Court Programs Analyst III)

Colorado Judicial Branch; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Judicial Branch seeks a Criminal Justice Programs Unit Supervisor (Court Programs Analyst III) in Denver to lead statewide initiatives, supervise staff, and drive behavioral health and court program improvements across the Colorado court system.

The role emphasizes strategic direction for adult diversion and youth justice, policy development, and cross-agency collaboration with judicial officers, agencies, and community partners to advance SB 26-149 and cross-system coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of management analysis experience, including one year of supervisory experience.
• Two years as a Court Programs Analyst II in the Colorado Judicial Department required.

Responsibilities

• Manages specific programs and / or serves as project leader to develop improved managerial procedures and practices.
• Supervises professional staff and leads complex statewide initiatives.
• Identifies areas to implement new court policies and procedures; coordinates implementation with court systems and state agencies.
• Reviews and evaluates policies, practices, structures, programs and performance; recommends changes to increase efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Criminal Justice Programs Unit Supervisor (Court Programs Analyst III)

Job Code JD06716 Location Denver / Denver County Department Office of the State Court Administrator Posted 06-Aug-2026 Closes 03-Sep-2026 Position Number 41343 FTE Level 1.0

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R42474
Full Time Salary Range: $90,431.40 - $131,125.32

This posting may be used to create a Talent Pool. Talent Pools may be used for a period of 10 months after the closing date on a job posting.

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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

General Statement Of Duties:
Manages specific programs and / or serves as project leader to develop improved managerial procedures and practices in the Colorado Judicial Department’s court system.

Distinguishing Factors:
In addition to managing programs and/or projects which must consume 50% of the employee’s time (managing programs or projects includes assigning tasks, monitoring progress and work flow checking, scheduling work, and establishing work standards), the Court Programs Analyst III position is distinguished from other classifications due to the supervisory responsibility for 3.0 or more full-time employees. If an employee does not meet the supervision requirement a Division may, in consultation with the Director of Human Resources and with the approval of the State Court Administrator, utilize this classification if the employee has responsibility for independently managing a highly specialized complex program or project. The complexity is reflected in a need for more sophisticated analytical methods and problem solving techniques. Work typically involves coordination with Director level positions within and external to the Judicial Department. The program or project schedule must exceed 12 months. A maximum of 30% of all Court Program Analysts may be classified as a Court Program Analyst III in a Division. This position will receive supervision from a Court Programs Analyst IV, Administrator or Division Director.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

*Internal Only within the Judicial Department*
This position is part of the Criminal Justice Programs Unit (CJPU) within the Court Services Division of the Colorado Judicial Branch. The Court Services Division is comprised of more than 60 employees who support statewide initiatives designed to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and accessibility of Colorado's trial courts. The Division values collaboration, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion and seeks individuals who share these commitments while serving Colorado's courts and communities.

The Criminal Justice Programs Unit (CJPU) leads the development, implementation, and oversight of statewide court programs that improve justice outcomes and expand access to behavioral health services. The unit partners with judges, court staff, justice agencies, behavioral health providers, and community organizations to implement evidence-based practices and innovative solutions that strengthen Colorado's courts. CJPU's portfolio includes adult diversion, youth justice initiatives, restorative justice, competency programs, problem-solving courts, behavioral health initiatives, and other statewide programs designed to improve outcomes for individuals involved in the justice system.

This leadership position plays a critical role in advancing behavioral health initiatives across both the criminal and civil court systems. The position provides supervision and strategic direction for statewide adult diversion programs, youth justice initiatives, and other court-based behavioral health programs. A primary responsibility of this position is supporting the implementation and ongoing advancement of SB 26-149 by strengthening coordination between the criminal and civil justice systems and developing sustainable criminal-to-civil pathways for individuals with behavioral health needs. The position collaborates with judicial officers, court leadership, state agencies, attorneys, behavioral health providers, and community partners to implement legislation, develop statewide policies and best practices, improve cross-system coordination, and expand access to community-based behavioral health resources.

As a member of the Criminal Justice Programs Unit leadership team, this position supervises professional staff, leads complex statewide initiatives, and contributes to the strategic direction of programs that improve court operations and outcomes for justice-involved individuals. This is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative and innovative leader who is passionate about advancing behavioral health, strengthening partnerships across systems, and improving access to fair, effective, and person-centred justice throughout Colorado.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manages and administers state wide court programs and projects in the Division of Planning and Analysis; leads or supervises other analysts and team members on projects.

Identifies areas to implement new court policies and procedures; coordinates implementation with various court systems and other state agencies.

Reviews and evaluates organizational policies, practices, structure, functions, programs, work methods, resources, relationships between various court systems, and management and program performance; increases efficiency and effectiveness of state court systems.

Compiles and analyzes information collected; verifies accuracy of information; identifies issues and problems; formulates recommendations that will encourage change within the Division.

Identifies problems within various departments of the state court system; offers recommendations and implements solutions; compares estimates and trend projections through the application of mathematical or statistical methods.

Drafts rules, administrative recommendations, Chief Justice Directives. Prepares reports, schedules, forms, procedures and directives based upon research and evaluation of issues and problems.

Analyzes proposed legislation, judicial processes, and procedures for possible impact on the court system.

Prepares budget requests and monitors budgets for small projects; prepares and monitors grant requests.

May be responsible for recruitment and selection of unit employees.

May establish expectations and provide employee performance feedback on an on-going and annual basis.

May assist subordinates in establishing goals.

May evaluate subordinates' goal achievement through conferences or informal meetings.

May provide recommendations regarding subordinate's employment probationary/trial period.

Provides orientation and on-going training, mentoring and coaching to existing subordinates.

Makes provisions for subordinates to attend outside training.

May provide cross-training and interdepartmental training.

May assign duties and responsibilities to staff; develops and establishes procedures for operating and maintaining required administrative systems.

Establishes response procedures designed to address internal and external requests for information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

Some positions may prepare grant proposals, monitor grant funds, and prepare grant completion reports.

Attends meetings and training as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities

May have supervisory accountability for other employees, volunteers, or interns. May plans, directs and coordinates activities for a unit. Duties include scheduling and assigning of work, training in all facets of work, quality control, and decisions impacting the pay, status and tenure of others. May conduct performance appraisals, and provides input into and participates in discipline, dismissal, and hiring processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and five years of management analysis experience in statistical or economic analysis, office systems, methods and procedures, work measurement, forms design, program planning or other related fields, which must have included one year of supervisory experience. Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on year for year basis for the required formal education.

OR

Two years as a Court Programs Analyst II in the Colorado Judicial Department required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position is subject to varying and unpredictable situations; may handle emergency or crisis situations; is subject to many interruptions; may handle multiple calls and inquiries simultaneously; and may occasionally handle absentee replacement on short notice.