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.

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.

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.

• 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; performs 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 or 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; protects confidential information; updates the Court as needed and provides professional testimony.
• Informs staff, stakeholders, and the public on the Victim Rights Amendment; responds to community feedback regarding clients and probationers; 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.

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

Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or 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.

Employees normally perform the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.

Work requires comprehensive, practical knowledge of work processes. Incumbent can complete a broad range of work, sometimes complex, without frequent reference to others.

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.

• 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…