Community Parole Officer (Fugitive Apprehension Unit

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

The division is responsible to manage statutorily mandated community corrections and adult parole and YOS programs to include residential community corrections programs, nonresidential community corrections (ISP inmate), aftercare for the Youthful Offender Systems, Intensive Supervision Program for parolees and the regular parole supervision system for adult offenders released to parole supervision and the management of the Interstate Compact.

Under direction and supervision, the primary duties and responsibilities will be:

• Review case file materials, prepares and posts wanted notices in CWISE, completes criminal case filings when appropriate and conducts searches in various law enforcement data bases in order to determine possible locations of the individual fugitives;
• Write reports of investigation, after action reports, affidavits for new charges, and other documents related to the apprehension of the offender;
• Share intelligence and activity information and disseminates case related information on high risk offenders;
• Utilize various computer systems and databases;
• Document all fugitive apprehension activities (both in-office and field) in the offender’s chronological record database;
• Spend the majority of the time in the field - contacting family, friends, employers, and neighbors of the fugitives they are attempting to locate;
• Respond immediately to tips about the location of fugitives and therefore is expected to respond to the field with minimal delay;
• Conduct searches per state statute and case law;
• Conduct surveillance activities on certain high risk /high profile fugitive cases;
• Make arrests and transports fugitives to local county jails and/or correctional facilities;
• Serve as a liaison with federal, state, and municipal law enforcement agencies by coordinating law enforcement/investigative efforts;
• Determine when probable cause exists to file criminal charges by gathering evidence to obtain arrest warrant;
• File criminal charges on inmates and parolees who abscond from the custody of the Department of Corrections;
• Respond to incidents, emergencies which may/could include assisting agency personnel in emergency situations;
• Maintain proficiency in the use of firearms, arrest control techniques, CPR, and first aid. Maintain a thorough understanding of use of force compliance with certification according to State Statue and Department of Corrections policy;
• Pursuant to C.R.S. 16-2.6-101, position will function as a PEACE Officer and will make arrests and transport parolees;
• Perform other job related duties as assigned or required.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. (Applicants must upload a copy of your unofficial college transcripts that include your name, college name, degree and date conferred with your application, in order to receive credit).

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A combination of coursework and professional work experience in criminal justice, corrections, social work, counseling , equal to four (4) years.

• AND -

POST: Applicants MUST possess and maintain a current and valid Colorado P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards Training) certification.

Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license, and have no felony convictions or domestic violence history.

• Strong interpersonal/customer service skills focusing on respectful interaction;
• Ability to self-motivate and take initiative;
• Ability to balance public safety with re-entry goals;
• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work;
• Strong computer skills with the ability to adapt to advances in technology;
• Effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to reach a variety of audiences;
• Ability to communicate important information and verbally summarize incidents;
• Ability to make decisions and think critically to solve problems;
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and collaborate with others;
• Ability to work with a high risk/high need population;
• Ability to work with a diverse population;
• Self-control, a…