Sheriff's Office Court Services Specialist

Adams County; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams County Detention Facility is seeking a corrections professional to manage Pretrial Release, Pretrial Supervision, Classifications, Inmate Workers, Work Release, Time Computation, and State Offenders in a 24/7 environment.

Responsibilities include interviewing, verification for housing, maintaining inmate records, calculating release dates, and coordinating with courts and law enforcement. Requires a High School diploma or GED and CCIC/NCIC certification.

Qualifications

• Interviewing techniques, verification of information, and program eligibility knowledge.
• Experience in criminal justice, corrections, or case management functions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage inmates through Pretrial, Classifications, Time Computation/State Offender, Supervised Release and Work Release.
• Conduct interviews and verifications for housing placement and program eligibility.
• Maintain records of inmate status, sentencing, and program participation in databases.
• Calculate and verify release dates; ensure compliance with court orders.
• Monitor progress in court-ordered programs and prepare compliance reports.
• Coordinate with courts, law enforcement, and external partners regarding inmate status.
• Conduct orientations, office visits, and field checks for program participants.
• Perform administrative functions including data entry and statistical reporting.
• Interview incoming inmates and provide CPAT; prepare court docket and duties as required.
• Maintain records and monitor compliance with custody requirements.

Skills

Interviewing techniques

Record keeping

Data entry

Criminal justice knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Corrections, Social Services, or related field

Tools

CPIC/NCIC CPAT

Job description

This position is assigned to the Adams County Detention Facility.

This person will perform a variety of criminal justice and corrections duties related to Pretrial Release, Pretrial Supervision, Classifications, Inmate Workers, Work Release, Time Computation, and State Offenders.

This is an essential position in a 24/7 environment. Employees must be able to work rotating shifts in each area. Hours vary by assignment. To include holidays, weekends and overnight shifts.

• Process and manage inmates through the following units: Pretrial, Classifications, Time Computation/State Offender, Supervised Release and Work Release/Inmate Worker.
• Conduct interviews, assessments, verifications for housing placement, alternative sentencing, work programs in the facility, inmate placement, and program eligibility.
• Maintain accurate records of inmate status, sentencing information, and program participation within database systems.
• Calculate and verify inmate release dates and ensure compliance with court mittimus and sentencing orders.
• Monitor inmate compliance and progress in court-ordered programs and prepare compliance/noncompliance reports.
• Coordinate with courts, law enforcement agencies, and external partners regarding inmate status, detainers, and transfers.
• Conduct orientations, office visits, and field checks for program participants, including work release and supervised release.
• Perform administrative functions including data entry, statistical reporting, and documentation of inmate activity.
• Interview incoming inmates, provide Colorado Pretrial Assessment Tool (CPAT), prepare court docket and other duties as required.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor inmate compliance with court-ordered conditions and custody requirements.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Corrections, Social Services, or related field OR two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.
• Experience in interviewing techniques, procedures and ability to verify information received.
• Experience in criminal justice, corrections, or case management functions preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CCIC/NCIC Level J certification.
• Must be 21 years of age.

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