Diversion and Criminal Justice Officer

## Diversion and Criminal Justice Officer Apply:
Downtown Denver:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 4, 2026 (12 days left to apply):
R0083153# About Our Job  
** What We Offer
** The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The full pay range for this position is $26.84-$33.55 an hour, based on your experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:
* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
* 457B Retirement Plan
* 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
* 12 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday
* 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  
** Location
* * This position reports on site at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM.  
** Who We Are
** The Mission of the Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and competently prosecute crimes and investigate criminal activity on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado and to seek equal justice for all in the criminal justice system. Our mission also includes the prevention and deterrence of crimes, supporting the well-being of victims, participating in the community, being transparent and accountable, and, improving the criminal justice system to provide fair alternatives to incarceration in appropriate cases.

** What You’ll Do
** We are currently seeking an Adult Diversion Officer to join the Denver District Attorney’s Office, 2nd Judicial District. Adult Diversion Officer duties include:  
* Interviewing appropriate adult candidates for potential Diversion inclusion.
* Scheduling and completing intakes with candidates.
* Conducting assessment interviews with candidates using screening tools to appraise and interpret an adult’s risk factors.
* Upon program acceptance, making client referrals to appropriate need-based services.
* ** Developing case plans**:
Following intake, Officer will use results from intake documentation to develop appropriate individual case plans and set goals with the clients. Goals will address individual needs using SMART goal format and be timeline based. Following case planning efforts, refer clients to community service providers for treatment and supportive.
* ** Preparing required reports:
** Maintain client files and records consistent with departmental policies and local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Prepare recommendations for sentencing and treatment, recommends action(s) for a client’s failure to complete diversion requirements.  Ensure program paperwork and court documents are completed accurately in a timely fashion.  Ensure that all paperwork is sent out within required deadlines: notification of court events, letters, restitution, etc.
* ** Monitoring client progress:
** Set supervision meetings with each individual client according to risk level. Complete case notes for all clients using D.A.P. format. Monitors and verifies clients have completed agreed upon goals/activities. Motivates clients to change using Motivational Interviewing strategies through the stages of change model. Meets with clients, family members (with written consent) and/or other services providers to discuss progress, problems, and solutions, and recommends corrective action for clients in non-compliance.

Notify the District Attorney when a client is not complying with program…