Probation Officer

Probation Officer

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.

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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Distinguishing Factors:

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.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform assigned essential functions 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.

• 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.

Additional Comments:

This is a full-time (40hrs/week) Probation Officer position in our Lake County Probation location that is located at:

1205 Harrison Avenue

Leadville, CO 80461

* 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.

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.

Probation Officer | Colorado Judicial Branch

Senior Probation Officer | Colorado Judicial Branch

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

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