Probation Officer

About the role

This is a full-time (40hrs/week) Probation Officer position in our Lake County Probation location that is located at: 1205 Harrison Avenue Leadville, CO 80461. This position will have one day per week travel to either our Eagle or Summit locations during work time as part of their job duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs case management duties including documenting client related activities, reviewing client documents and court orders, and managing the client's e-file.
• Counsels and interviews clients.
• 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.
• Sends comprehensive compliance reports to the Court including revocation documents, taking care to protect confidential information.
• Updates the Court as needed and provides professional testimony.
• Informs staff, stakeholders, and public on Victim Rights Amendment.
• Collects victim statements/positions for various court proceedings.
• Collaborates with other judicial districts and states on victim related concerns.
• Attends meetings and completes training as required.

Requirements

The work performed by a majority of employees is semi-complex. Human Collaboration Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

Skills

Comprehensive, practical knowledge of work processes. Incumbent can complete a broad range of work, sometimes complex, without frequent reference to others.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services or related field. OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services or related field and two (2) years of work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology or related field. OR High School Diploma or G.E.D and four (4) years of work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology or related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required formal education.
• Work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or similar field.

Benefits

Salary offers are based on a wide variety of factors including a candidate’s experience, skills, and education, as well as budget availability. Offers of employment comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and are aligned with our compensation step plan.