Community Justice Worker Temp

Overview

We are looking for a Community Justice Worker Temp to start a criminal justice career and create a positive impact on the Larimer County community. The role is part‑time and provides schedule flexibility. Successful performance may lead to full‑time employment.

• Community Corrections – a residential program that aims to reintegrate clients who have committed felonies into the community.
• Alternative Sentencing's Pretrial Unit – supervises and monitors people before they are sentenced.

• Supervise clients directly and ensure accountability.
• Conduct orientations to explain facility and program rules and procedures to new clients.
• Monitor the safety and security of the facility, including searching clients and their belongings, performing security checks, and supervising visitation.
• Collect urinalysis samples, administer breathalyzer tests, and submit samples for drug testing; complete related documentation.
• Maintain client accountability through formal counts, checking clients in and out of the facility, conducting on‑site or phone location checks, and performing random activity monitoring.
• Investigate program violations, prepare incident reports, determine appropriate sanctions (up to revocation and transfer to a secure facility), and provide recommendations.
• Monitor client medications.
• Perform administrative tasks, including documenting client behavior, maintaining records, and processing billing and program‑related documents.
• Assist with other duties necessary for effective job performance.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team collaboration.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and security practices in a correctional setting.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and following reporting procedures.
• Ability to understand and apply department and County rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skills to effectively address and resolve conflicts.
• Certification in CPR and the administration of Narcan (training offered by department) with the ability and willingness to respond to medical emergencies such as seizures and overdoses.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three months of experience in a correctional setting is preferred.
• English/Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License is required.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and the Employee Assistance Program are available, and other benefits may be available.

This is a divisional posting for the Correctional Services Worker Temp position, used to fill current vacancies and create an eligibility list for future vacancies. The schedule varies by department placement and may include days, weekends, evenings, overnights, and holidays. Because this is a part‑time, temporary role, supervisors try to work around school schedules and other requirements as best as possible while prioritizing business needs.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre‑employment checks or testing. All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

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.