Probation Officer I and County of Denver Denver

About Our Job

The Denver County Court seeks to hire a Probation Officer I.

The mission of Denver County Court is to administer justice fairly, efficiently, and effectively; provide excellent customer service, and foster a positive environment where employees enjoy their work. The City and County of Denver’s third branch of government is comprised of 19 judges, 3 full‑time magistrates, and 300 staff members. Case types include state, civil, small claims, traffic, criminal, and other general sessions cases within the City and County of Denver.

The Denver County Court proudly serves the community and continually seeks ways to incorporate procedural fairness and evidence‑based practices.

The Probation Division supervises approximately 2,500 cases assigned to 39 Probation Officers. The Probation Department handles misdemeanor and city ordinance violations cases. Most of the cases referred to County Court Probation are for DUI (Driving Under the Influence), DWAI (Driving While Ability Imperiled), DUID (Driving Under the Influence of Drugs) and Domestic Violence.

• General Supervision Unit. Probation Officers assigned to this unit supervise first‑time DUI offenders, repeat DUI offenders, family violence offenses, child abuse and domestic violence offenses.
• Sobriety Court:
  The Specialty Court was established in 2011 to address habitual DUI offenders. Individuals voluntarily agree to participate in this intensive program at the time of sentencing to receive a lesser jail sentence. In this program, Sobriety Court probationers progress through phases as they accomplish goals set forth in their case plans and treatment plans.
• HEM (Helping, Engaging, Motivating) Program: launched in congruence with House Bill 19‑1263 on March 1, 2020. In general, HB 19‑1263 changes the penalty for certain drug possession violations pursuant to the “Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 2013”; previously charged level 4 Drug Felonies will now be charged as level 1 Drug Misdemeanors. HEM is an alternative to incarceration initiative operating under the direction of the Denver County Court and inspired through a collaborative partnership effort.
  
  The program is designed to connect individuals to resources and services addressing needs that are potential underlying causes of criminal behavior.
• Sex Offender Management Unit:
  The Probation Officers assigned to this unit receive specialized training to supervise individuals on probation for sex offenses and with past histories of sex offenses.
• Mental Health Unit:
  This is an intensive supervision unit for clients that have been diagnosed with a serious mental health condition that significantly impacts their ability to comply with probation.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hourly range for this position is $24.11 – $36.17.

• A guaranteed life‑long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service.
• 457B Retirement Plan.
• 132 hours of PTO earned within the first year.
• 11 paid holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time.
• Education Refund Program (ERP) – a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city.
• Care Bank – 8 weeks of paid family leave (after the probation period is passed).
• Free RTD Eco Pass.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date.

The Probation Division is located in the Minoru Yasui Building at 303 W Colfax Ave, 8th floor, Denver, CO 80204. Operating hours are 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday‑Friday. Officers’ schedules can vary from between 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday‑Friday.

As a Probation Officer I, you can expect to work in a fast‑paced environment monitoring compliance with court orders in addition to providing customer service to persons involved in the criminal justice system. The Probation Officer I completes intakes, conducts assessments, testifies in court, files motions with the court, and conducts field work.

• Manage a caseload of clients under probation supervision by maintaining contact to ensure court…