Probation Officer

Department Information 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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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 ongoing 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.

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• 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…