Criminal Justice Services Case Manager

Criminal Justice Services Officer I

Rifle, Colorado | Posted on 5/21/2026

• Conduct case management activities for assigned clients, including orientation, classification assessment, supervision plan development, and monthly budget review.
• Provide counseling sessions, crisis intervention, and motivational interviewing, and initiate and follow up treatment referrals.
• Maintain detailed case documentation such as arrival/termination reports, progress reports, incident reports, affidavits, and court reports.
• Perform safety and security duties: random searches, vehicle searches, urine specimen collection, verification of client activities, resident counts, and emergency drills.
• Observe and supervise residents, assess behavior, compliance, and guest visits; ensure rule compliance.
• Represent Garfield County in probation, parole board hearings, and court proceedings; interact professionally with the public sector.
• Attend departmental meetings, provide coverage for Work-Ender and Useful Public Services programs, and drive County vehicles as needed.
• Adhere to safety precautions and handle County equipment responsibly.
• Serve as a Disaster Service Worker during local emergencies.

Other duties as assigned.

• Commitment to public service and mission excellence.
• Customer service: helpful, professional, courteous, and attentive to client needs.
• Stewardship & innovation: efficient use of resources and continual improvement.
• Teamwork: collaborative with diverse groups toward shared goals.
• Business technology: proficient use of required technology and willingness to learn.
• Communication: effective verbal and written communication; use of Motivational Interviewing skills.
• Change management: apply best practices to minimize impact during transitions.
• Analytical thinking: evaluate situations and investigate alternative solutions.
• Criminal justice expertise: knowledge of legal and procedural aspects of residential programs and corrections.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Three years in corrections, criminal justice, or related setting.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid driver’s license; CPR certification. Additional crisis intervention and motivational interviewing certifications required by the State of Colorado.
• Additional:
  Minimum age 21; no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history in the past 7 years; no hidden driver’s license suspensions or revocations.

• Lifting & carrying objects over 50 pounds.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling during inspections.
• Typing and operating office equipment.
• Physical contact for searches and client interactions.
• Visual acuity for monitoring behavior and reading documents.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Climbing stairs and ladders.
• Reaching and manipulating objects in confined spaces.
• Hearing for radio and alarm alerts.
• Sitting during breaks and report writing.
• Physical stamina for demanding tasks and long shifts.

Work environment may involve hazardous situations, exposure to violence, mental/emotional disturbances, bodily injury, blood-borne pathogens, and moderate to loud noise. Frequent interruptions and demands occur.

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week.
• Typical schedule:
  
  10:00 am to 8:00 pm; may work four 10‑hour shifts.
• Occasional after‑hours or weekend work may be required.

Regular travel within Garfield County; essential driver responsibilities.

Use of computer, spreadsheets, calendars, word processing, calculators, telephone systems, and mobile phones.

Pre‑employment background check, including criminal, education, employment, and motor‑vehicle records, is required and employment is contingent upon successful completion.

Garfield County is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.