Criminal Justice Services Officer I

Garfield County Govt., CO; Carbondale (CO); Presencial; USD 51 000 - 72 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Vision, Dental

Disability & Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Employee Wellness Programs

Employee Gyms

Resumo da oferta

Garfield County in Colorado seeks an entry-level Corrections Officer to monitor and control adult offenders across residential and non-residential programs. On-the-job training is provided. The position involves security duties, incident reporting, and coordination with law enforcement as needed.

Key roles include conducting security activities, supervising clients, administering tests, and facilitating crises intervention under state guidelines. Training in motivation interviewing is expected.

Responsabilidades

• Monitors the County's residential and non-residential programs to ensure safety and security of staff, clients and the public.
• Administers drug and alcohol testing and collects samples following approved procedures.
• Drives County vehicles to transport clients to employment, correctional facilities, counseling and medical appointments.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

General Purpose Of Job

Performs a variety of criminal justice duties in a residential or non-residential program as assigned. Primary responsibilities include the monitoring and control of adult offenders. On-the-job training is provided for this entry-level position.

Application closing date: 11/06/2026

Hiring pay range: $24.64 - $29.57

Full pay range: $24.64 - $34.50

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supervision

Non-Supervisory.

Performs a variety of criminal justice duties in a residential or non-residential program as assigned. Primary responsibilities include the monitoring and control of adult offenders. On-the-job training is provided for this entry-level position.

Essential Job Functions

Core Responsibilities For Both Residential And Non-Residential Programs

• Monitors the County's residential and non-residential programs as assigned which includes: community corrections facilities, and court-referred individuals with community-based sentence requirements. Responsible for ensuring the security, safety, and well-being of the public staff, and clients by direct observation, use of video surveillance, and monitoring alarms including Global Positioning Satellite Systems. Duties include:
  • Conducts security activities consistent with departmental policy, including random client body searches and vehicle, room, and facility searches; monitors medication; conducts breath tests.

• Conducts on-site employment visits and home visits. Responds to client incidents, crises, and violations in the field and coordinates law enforcement assistance.
• Administers drug and alcohol testing and collects urinalysis samples for testing following evidence-collection procedures.
• Collects money for deposit into client accounts.
• Processes and releases inmates, including taking their photographs and obtaining a serviceable set of fingerprint impressions. Monitors and reports on the presence of smoke, unusual or excessive noise, odors, etc.
• Provides crisis intervention counseling using correctional practices and Motivational Interviewing skills.
• Will be trained in and expected to utilize Motivation Interviewing processes effectively.
• Responds to client problems and/or inappropriate behavior; provides counseling to influence behavior modification; mediates disputes; explores problem-solving techniques; performs crisis intervention as appropriate.
• May be required to restrain hostile and chemically affected clients.
• Observes departmental policies and procedures, standard operational procedures, Division of Criminal Justice standards, and Evidence Based Practices.
• Complete and maintain required certifications related to crisis intervention, motivational interviewing and other certifications required by the State of Colorado's Division of Criminal Justice.
• Communicate effectively and coherently in court, at parole hearings, with department personnel and inmates.
• Uses radio, intercom, and telephone communications systems.
• Communicates with professional visitors and the public, providing information, directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes.
• Maintains current and accurate incident reports and other required documentation.
• Writes incident reports, application referrals, resident intakes, and other administrative paperwork.
• Prepares investigative reports using sketches, symbols, and mathematical computations.
• Observes safety precautions and uses and maintains County property in a safe and professional manner.
• Complete and maintain required certifications related to crisis intervention, motivational interviewing and other certifications required by the State of Colorado's Division of Criminal Justice.
• Drives County vehicles to transport clients to employment, other correctional facilities, counseling, and medical appointments.
• When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of Commissioners, all Garfield County employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker.

Residential Program

• Perform security functions within the residential facility ensuring the safety of inmates and staff; perform home checks on non-residential status clients and conduct pass location verifications in and around the County pursuant to the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) standards.

Non-Residential Programs

• Supervise County and District Court inmates in a non-traditional incarceration program in a community setting. Develop working relationships with non-profit and governmental agencies in performing community work projects ensuring the safety of the public and inmates in the completion of these projects.

Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do.
• Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer's needs.
• Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency.
• Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.
• Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
• Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Gyms

To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/human-resources/benefits-brochure/