Contract Probation Officer

Full-time, non-exempt position with a salary range of $58,418.40 - $84,707.64.

About the role

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. This role performs entry/developing-level Probation Officer responsibilities, including investigation, assessment, supervision, resource coordination, and monitoring of clients’ court-ordered services. The position may be filled at 40 hours per week or less depending on candidate availability and program needs. Fluency in Spanish (verbal and written) may be required based on caseload.

Responsibilities

• 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 with clients.
• Conducts ongoing 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 or agitated clients and potentially violent situations.
• Completes a variety of reports to assess criminal behavior and provides relevant information and sentencing options to the court.
• Submits comprehensive compliance reports to the Court, including revocation documents, while protecting confidential information.
• Updates the Court as needed and provides professional testimony.
• Informs staff, stakeholders, and the public on the Victim Rights Amendment.
• Responds to community feedback regarding clients and probationers in the community.
• Collects victim statements and positions for various court proceedings.
• Collaborates with other judicial districts and states on victim-related concerns.
• Attends meetings and completes required training.
• Occasionally directs helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services, or a related field.
• OR an associate's degree in the same fields plus two (2) years of work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• OR a high school diploma or G.E.D. plus four (4) years of work-related experience in the same fields.
• Work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or a similar field.

Skills

• Comprehensive, practical knowledge of work processes.
• Ability to complete a broad range of work, sometimes complex, without frequent reference to others.
• High level of tact and ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to de-escalate hostile or potentially violent situations.

Physical Demands

• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions, hazards, and/or risk.
• Occasional outside work.
• Exposure to hostile or irate individuals, individuals with known violent backgrounds, communicable diseases, and bodily fluids.