Youth Services Officer - Police

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• Hiring Range:
  Starting segment of pay scale, from entry point up to first quartile (Q1). Starting pay determined by qualifications and experience.
• Salary Range:
  Full pay range for position, from minimum rate to maximum rate. Represents earning potential employees can achieve over time while in role.

* Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available*

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, and flexible work arrangements.
• Position includes a take‑home police vehicle in accordance with Aspen Police Department policy.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use toward other personal needs.
• Competitive employer contributions to a 401(a) retirement plan, individual 457(b) retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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The Youth Services Officer serves as the department’s liaison with schools and youth service agencies. The role is specialized within the Aspen Police Department and focuses on providing wrap‑around services to our youth population, particularly those  ideal candidate will demonstrate strong initiative, creative problem‑solving skills, and the ability to support and mentor youth. They will have a proven history of working independently and effectively without direct supervision, making sound decisions and achieving positive results.

Additionally, APD seeks a candidate with the stamina, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary for the role, consistently exemplifying the city’s core values of Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation.

Job Title
:
Youth Services Officer

Department
:
Police

Classification
:
Non‑Exempt

Hiring Range
: $47.92/hour – $53.91/hour

Salary Range
: $47.92/hour – $71.88/hour

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Performs duties of a youth investigator and a School Resource Officer in all areas of Law Enforcement and Public Safety, consistent with the organization’s values and mission statement. Protects and enhances the safety of youth residing in Pitkin County from acts committed against them (abuse, neglect) or by them (crime, delinquency, status offenses). Serves as the department’s liaison with schools and youth service agencies.

Primarily school‑based but may also provide support to the Human Services Officer program and patrol as needed.

Supervision Exercised and Received
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Works under direct supervision of the Administrative Sergeant and general guidance of the Division Chief of Investigations and Administration.

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• Builds rapport with at‑risk youth and responds to school and community calls involving youth or family crises, triaging incidents with behavioral‑health partners in accordance with law and department policy.
• Ensures ongoing follow‑up and support to at‑risk youth navigating mental health, addiction, and safety concerns through trauma‑informed advocacy, including assessing needs, providing safety planning, explaining rights, and facilitating referrals.
• Supports investigations involving child abuse, neglect, runaways, missing or abducted children, and cases requiring potential protective custody. Assists Sheriff’s Office and patrol with juvenile‑related investigations, reviews reports for charging considerations, and determines the need for youth‑agency involvement. Updates staff on procedures when juveniles require a screening, including those from other agencies when requested, and…