• Senior Probation Officer

    State of Colorado (Garfield County, CO)


    Senior Probation Officer

     

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    Senior Probation Officer

     

    Salary

     

    $5,308.00 - $8,065.00 Monthly

     

    Location

     

    Garfield County, CO

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time

     

    Job Number

    D04806

    Department

     

    Judicial Branch

     

    Opening Date

     

    05/21/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    6/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

    FLSA

    Determined by Position

     

    Primary Physical Work Address

     

    W 8th St, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, USA

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

     

    Department Contact Information

     

    [email protected]

     

    Type of Announcement

     

    This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

     

    How To Apply

     

    Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

     

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    Department Information

     

    The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

    Description of Job

    General Statement Of Duties: Summary of Job Classification:

    Performs experienced Probation Officer case management responsibilities, including investigation, assessment, supervision, resource coordination, and monitoring of clients’ court-ordered for services. Facilitates long-term behavior change of clients through a variety of evidence-based practices in service of recidivism reduction, victim reparation, and community safety. Collaborates and communicates with others involved in the probation life cycle of the client such as courts, attorneys, treatment providers, community resources, and other stakeholders. Mentors and trains less experienced Officers. May direct the work of volunteers or interns. May participate in statewide committee work.

     

    Distinguishing Factors: Job Code: R99977

    Essential Functions:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

     

    Performs case management duties including documenting client related activities, reviewing client documents and court orders, and managing the client's e-file.

     

    Conducts face-to face appointments and interviews. Conducts on-going assessments to determine treatment needs and risk to the community. Develops appropriate case plans to guide supervision and ensure compliance with conditions imposed by the court.

     

    Assesses, prioritizes and responds to critical incidents and potential risks in the field and office. De-escalates hostile/agitated clients and potentially violent situations.

     

    Completes a variety of reports to assess criminal behavior. Provides relevant information and sentencing options to court.

     

    Submits comprehensive compliance reports to the Court including revocation documents, taking care to protect confidential information. Updates the Court as needed and provides professional testimony.

     

    Attends meetings at outside agencies such as family engagement and community supervision team meetings to assist in monitoring offenders.

     

    Informs staff, stakeholders, and public on Victim Rights Amendment. Responds to community feedback regarding clients and probationers in the community. Collects victim statements/positions for various court proceedings. Collaborates with other judicial districts and states on victim related concerns.

     

    Participates in professional development and growth trainings. Collaborates with others in focus groups, work groups, or committees designed to further initiatives at the local and state level.

     

    Performs other duties as assigned.

    Additional Comments:

    Supervisor Responsibilities:

    Work requires providing guidance and the potential to oversee another employee. This position may oversee work quality, training, instructing and work assignments.

    Physical Demands:

    Medium Work- Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

    Work Environment:

    Disagreeable - Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.

    Work Location:

    Office or similar indoor environment; jail environment.

     

    Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

    Education and Experience Equivalency:

    Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services or related field.

    OR

    Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education.

    Work Related Experience:

    2 to 5 years of experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or similar field.

     

    Supplemental Information

     

    The Colorado Judicial Department is committed to ensuring equal access to and full participation in court and probation services and programs for qualified individuals with disabilities, including employees of the Colorado Judicial Department. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an important part of our culture, and we are committed to provide reasonable accommodations when needed without causing undue hardship to the Colorado Judicial Department.

     

    Each district has an ADA Coordinator and Jury Commissioner. The ADA Coordinator is responsible for initiating the interactive process once an employee, court or probation services participant has made a request for reasonable accommodation and the Jury Commissioner is responsible for initiating the interactive process once a juror has made a request for a reasonable accommodation.

     

    Learn more about employee benefits (https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/careers)

     

    This posting may be used to create a Talent Pool. Talent Pools may be used for a period of 10 months after the closing date on a job posting.

    How to Apply:

    For more information and to apply online, please visit our website listed below:

    https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/careers

     

    Please note : Applications must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. Incomplete or new applications will not be accepted after this time.

     

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    State of Colorado

     

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