Probation Officer

State of Colorado; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Judicial Department seeks a Probation Officer for Summit County Probation located in Breckenridge, CO. This is a full-time, 40-hour/week position handling investigation, assessment, supervision, and coordination of court-ordered services; collects victim statements and collaborates with other districts.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field, or an associate degree with two years’ experience, or a high school diploma with four years’ related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field, or equivalent experience as described above.
• Two years of related experience with an associate's degree.
• Equivalent substitute for education with GED plus experience.

Responsibilities

• Document client activities and manage e-file.
• Conduct face-to-face appointments and assess treatment needs and risk.
• Develop case plans to guide supervision and ensure court compliance.
• Prepare reports and provide sentencing options to the Court.
• Submit compliance reports and provide professional testimony.
• Inform staff and public on Victim Rights Amendment.
• Collaborate with other judicial districts on victim-related concerns.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Investigation

Case management

Communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services or related field

Associate's degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services or related field and two years of related experience

High School Diploma or GED with four years of related experience

Job description

Department Information

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.

Description of Job

General Statement Of Duties

Performs entry/developing-level Probation Officer responsibilities, including investigation, assessment, supervision, resource coordination, and monitoring of clients’ court-ordered for services. Completes required training courses and programs.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform assigned essential functions listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

• Performs case management duties including documenting client related activities, reviewing client documents and court orders, and managing the client's e-file.
• Conducts face-to-face appointments and interviews. Conducts on-going assessments to determine treatment needs and risk to the community. Develops appropriate case plans to guide supervision and ensure compliance with conditions imposed by the court.
• Assesses, prioritizes and responds to critical incidents and potential risks in the field and office. De-escalates hostile/agitated clients and potentially violent situations.
• Completes a variety of reports to assess criminal behavior. Provides relevant information and sentencing options to court.
• Submits comprehensive compliance reports to the Court including revocation documents, taking care to protect confidential information. Updates the Court as needed and provides professional testimony.
• Informs staff, stakeholders, and public on Victim Rights Amendment. Responds to community feedback regarding clients and probationers in the community. Collects victim statements/positions for various court proceedings.
• Collaborates with other judicial districts and states on victim related concerns.
• Attends meetings and completes training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments

This is a full-time (40hrs/week) Probation Officer position in our Summit County Probation location that is located at:

504 Airport Road, Breckenridge, CO 80424

This position is part of a progressive job series, and placement will be determined based on minimum qualifications and the relevant experience of the successful applicant. Please refer to the links below for detailed job descriptions of the roles within the series.

Probation Officer | Colorado Judicial Branch

Senior Probation Officer | Colorado Judicial Branch

There are two requisitions posted: Probation Officer and Senior Probation Officer. We will fill one position within this series based on the district's hiring needs and the qualifications and relevant experience of the selected applicant.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. The work performed by majority of employees is semi complex.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions, hazards and/or exposure to risk. Occasional outside work. Office Environment

Education And Experience Equivalency

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services or related field.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services or related field and two (2) years of work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology or related field.

OR

High School Diploma or G.E.D and four (4) years of work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology or related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required formal education.

Work Related Experience

Work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or similar field. The work performed by a majority of employees is semi-complex.

Supplemental Information

The Colorado Judicial Department is committed to ensuring equal access to and full participation in court and probation services and programs for qualified individuals with disabilities, including employees of the Colorado Judicial Department. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an important part of our culture, and we are committed to provide reasonable accommodations when needed without causing undue hardship to the Colorado Judicial Department.

Each district has an ADA Coordinator and Jury Commissioner. The ADA Coordinator is responsible for initiating the interactive process once an employee, court or probation services participant has made a request for reasonable accommodation and the Jury Commissioner is responsible for initiating the interactive process once a juror has made a request for a reasonable accommodation.