Probation Officer

Mission Statement

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.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs entry/developing-level Probation Officer responsibilities, including investigation, assessment, supervision, resource coordination, and monitoring of clients’ court-ordered services. Completes required training courses and programs.

Essential Functions

• 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 in person and via phone.
• 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.
• Sets up and 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.
• 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.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Occasionally directs helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.

Knowledge & Skills

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Educational requirements: 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: Work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or similar field. The work performed by a majority of employees is semi-complex.

Licenses And Certifications

• No specific licenses or certifications required.

Physical Effort Requirements

• 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/Locations

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions, hazards and/or exposure to risk.
• Occasional outside work.
• Office Environment Exposures: Individuals who are hostile or irate, individuals with known violent backgrounds; communicable diseases; bodily fluids.