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Position: BEST Officer

Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire a BEST Officer. The Juvenile Supervision Officer works directly with high‑risk/need juvenile offenders and their families in the community that would otherwise be detained, monitors individuals through community face‑to‑face contact, alcohol and drug testing, and electronic home monitoring, reports to courts and partnering agencies regarding juvenile’s progress and provides mentorship for clients.

This is a full‑time, benefited position that will work Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with some weekends and evenings required. This position will work out of 1777 6th St., Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $67,068.00 – $81,834.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

Phone Screening:
Week of June 29th
First Round Interviews:
Week of June 29th
Language Proficiency Test (if applicable):
Week of July 6th
Reference Check:
Week of June 29th

New employees receive an 80‑hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re‑hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers several benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit student aid.gov for more information.

Responsibilities

Assess juveniles for their appropriateness for the B.E.S.T. program

Develop case plans for each juvenile which address community safety, youth’s need and guardian’s needs as part of recommendation to the courts

Make appropriate referrals for clients/families on caseload for interventions or treatment to different partnering agencies

Monitor individuals through community face‑to‑face contact, alcohol and drug testing, and electronic home monitoring based on case plan

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with DA, Public Defender, private attorneys, Social Services, IMPACT, Mental Health, law enforcement, other counties’ CYDC personnel, CJS, courts, clerks, judges and magistrates, as well as members of the public

Attend trainings through Boulder County, CJS and conferences to keep current on Juvenile Justice trends

Report to courts and partnering agencies regarding juvenile’s progress

Appear in court for clients’ court hearings

Help client and family understand what is happening in court and what to expect before and after court

Attend all staffing for juveniles on caseload including CRTs school re‑entry/threat assessments etc.

Enter tracking data into ETO and provide tracking information for TRAILS and CYDC tracking purposes

Provide community resources and referrals for clients and their families

Work as an unofficial mentor to clients by modeling behavior when interacting with them in the community in day‑to‑day settings

Performs related work, as required

May be reassigned during emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager.

If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

6 years of combined education and experience in a related field

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

Driver's License & Reliable Vehicle

Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
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