Probation Officer

Colorado Judicial Branch; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Judicial Branch seeks a Probation Officer responsible for case management, investigations, and supervision of clients under court-ordered services. The role involves documenting activities, preparing compliance reports, and coordinating resources to support rehabilitation and public safety.

Required is a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice-related fields or an equivalent track with experience; strong interviewing, assessment, and reporting skills are essential in this non-exempt,

Qualifications

• bachelor’s degree or equivalent in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or related field.
• Alternative: associate’s degree with two years of related experience.
• Alternative: high school diploma with four years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs case management including documenting client activities, reviewing documents and court orders, and managing e-files.
• Conducts face-to-face appointments and interviews; conducts ongoing assessments to determine treatment needs and risk to the community.
• Develops case plans to guide supervision and ensure compliance with court conditions.
• Assesses, prioritizes and responds to incidents; de-escalates hostile or potentially violent situations.
• Completes reports to assess criminal behavior and provides sentencing options to court.
• Submits comprehensive compliance reports and provides professional testimony when needed.

Skills

Case management

Interviewing

Risk assessment

Report writing

Court documentation

Education

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

Associate’s degree + 2 years related experience

High School Diploma or GED + 4 years related experience

Job description

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R58000

Full Time Salary Range: $58,418.40 - $84,707.64

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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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

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.

Essential Functions Cont.

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.

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 perform the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.

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 budget and expenditures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience Equivalency

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.

Licenses And Certifications

None.

Physical Effort Requirements

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/Locations

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

Exposures

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