Probation Officer.

About the Department

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.

About the Role

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

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.
• 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/agitated clients and potentially violent situations.
• Completes a variety of reports to assess criminal behavior.
• 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/positions for various court proceedings.
• Collaborates with other judicial districts and states on victim-related concerns.
• Attends meetings and completes training as required.
• 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 graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services, or a related field and two (2) years of work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or a 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 a related field (substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required formal education).
• Work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or a similar field.

Schedule

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) based in Clear Creek County Probation at 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444. The role includes one day per week of travel to the Summit location during work time as part of job duties.

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.

Work Environment

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions, hazards, and/or risk.
• Occasional outside work.
• Office environment.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.