Probation Officer Colorado Judicial Branch

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Colorado is seeking a Probation Officer to perform entry-level responsibilities including investigation, assessment, and supervision of clients under court orders. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field, with the ability to manage complex client interactions. This position is located in Canon City, Colorado, and includes responsibilities such as case management and collaboration with other districts. The role requires effective communication and documentation skills for compliance with court requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or related field.
• Relevant work experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, or psychology.
• Ability to manage semi-complex situations and respond to aggressive interactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform case management duties and document client activities.
• Conduct assessments to determine treatment needs and develop case plans.
• Submit compliance reports to the Court and provide professional testimony.

Skills

Case management

Conflict de-escalation

Client assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Associate's degree with two years relevant experience

High School Diploma with four years relevant experience

Job description

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.

Notice to Colorado Applicants: In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

The primary work location is in Canon City, Colorado.

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.

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.

Please apply for each position that aligns with your qualifications to be considered. For example, if you meet the minimum qualifications for more than one of the positions and want to be considered for multiple positions, you must apply for each position individually.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform case management duties including documenting client related activities, reviewing client documents and court orders, and managing the client's e-file.
• Conduct face-to-face appointments and interviews. Conduct on-going assessments to determine treatment needs and risk to the community. Develop appropriate case plans to guide supervision and ensure compliance with conditions imposed by the court.
• Assess, prioritize and respond to critical incidents and potential risks in the field and office. De-escalate hostile/agitated clients and potentially violent situations.
• Complete a variety of reports to assess criminal behavior. Provide relevant information and sentencing options to court.
• Submit comprehensive compliance reports to the Court including revocation documents, taking care to protect confidential information. Update the Court as needed and provide professional testimony.
• Inform staff, stakeholders, and public on Victim Rights Amendment. Respond to community feedback regarding clients and probationers in the community. Collect victim statements/positions for various court proceedings.
• Collaborate with other judicial districts and states on victim related concerns.
• Attend meetings and complete training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

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 tac 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. May be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required formal education.

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 unpleasantenvironmentalconditions,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.