Probation Officer

General Statement Of Duties

Job Code: R58000

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

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

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SUMMARY OF JOB CLASSIFICATION: Performs entry/developing-level Probation Officer responsibilities, including investigation, assessment, supervision, resource coordination, and monitoring of clients’ court-ordered services. Completes required training courses and programs.

• 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.

1205 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461

Note:

This position will have one day per week travel to either our Eagle or Summit locations during work time as part of their job duties.

Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. The work performed by majority of employees is semi-complex.

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.

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

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 in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or similar field. The work performed by a majority of employees is semi‑complex.

The Colorado Judicial Department is committed to ensuring equal access to and full participation in court and probation services and programs for qualified individuals with disabilities, including employees of the Colorado Judicial Department. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an important part of our culture, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations when needed without causing undue hardship to the Colorado Judicial Department.