Community Justice Pretrial Specialist

Overview

Larimer County Alternative Sentencing Department is seeking a Community Justice Pretrial Specialist to join our team. This entry‑level position offers the opportunity to gain an understanding of judicial services, programs, and policies, court and sentencing processes, the workings of a correctional environment, criminal behaviors, and methods of conflict resolution. In this role, you'll work in the Pretrial Services program supporting adult offenders in Larimer County.

Successful candidates can expect to begin their employment with Pretrial Services working in the Intake Unit housed in the booking area at the Larimer County Jail. The intake unit is staffed 24/7, so shifts include day, swing and night shifts. A successful candidate will also be able and willing to work weekends and holidays. Larimer County also has a Pretrial facility in Loveland, so there is a possibility shifts will be completed there.

• Interview each arrestee.
• Conduct criminal history investigations.
• Verify information on the bond application.
• Use the information gathered in these investigations and the criteria set forth in Colorado Statutes and Administrative Orders.
• Make recommendations to the court regarding bond conditions and type in order to reduce the risk of the individual’s potential return to the community.

• A proficient writer.
• Ability to learn new databases.
• Compile information from databases into a report for the court.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

• Two (2) years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities preferred.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a related field required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Possession of Adult CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within three (3) months of hire date required.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire is required.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account.
• Short- and long‑term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Basic life/accidental death & dismemberment.
• Accident insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Retirement plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) deferred compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.