Senior Probation Officer Colorado Judicial Branch

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Colorado is seeking a Probation Officer responsible for managing client casework, conducting assessments, and collaborating with courts and community resources. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in criminal justice and must possess strong interpersonal skills for effective communication. This position requires a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, as well as the ability to manage complex interactions within the judicial domain.

Qualifications

• At least two years of work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, or social work.
• One year must have been as a Probation Officer for Colorado Judicial Department.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform case management duties including documenting client activities.
• Conduct assessments to determine treatment needs and risk.
• Submit compliance reports to the Court and provide professional testimony.

Skills

Case management

Client assessment

Risk assessment

Conflict de-escalation

Community collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field plus two years experience

High School Diploma or GED 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 experienced Probation Officer case management responsibilities, including investigation, assessment, supervision, resource coordination, and monitoring of clients court-ordered for services. Facilitates long-term behavior change of clients through a variety of evidence-based practices in service of recidivism reduction, victim reparation, and community safety. Collaborates and communicates with others involved in the probation life cycle of the client such as courts, attorneys, treatment providers, community resources, and other stakeholders. Mentors and trains less experienced Officers. May direct the work of volunteers or interns.

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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.

Attends meetings at outside agencies such as family engagement and community supervision team meetings to assist in monitoring offenders.

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.

Participates in professional development and growth trainings. Collaborates with others in focus groups, work groups, or committees designed to further initiatives at the local and state level.

Attends meetings and completes trainings as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

Work requires providing guidance and the potential to oversee another employee. This position may oversee work quality, training, instructing and work assignments. The work performed by majority of employees is 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. Interactions have significant impact.

Freedom to Act & Impact of Actions: Employees normally perform assignments according to your own judgment, requesting Supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.

Knowledge & Skills: Work requires advanced skills and advanced & extensive knowledge of work. Incumbent can handle complex tasks and translate complex nuances related to aspects of the job. Recognized by others within organization for technical depth of knowledge.

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: At least two (2) years work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or related field; one (1) of the years must have been as a Probation Officer for the Colorado Judicial Department.

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.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.