Probation Officer - Trinidad (Minimum Qualification Waived)

About the Role

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.

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 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.
• 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.
• Attends meetings and completes training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university with major course work preferably in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work 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.
• An Associate's Degree may count for two of the four year educational requirements.

Education and Experience Equivalency

• 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.

Additional Requirements

Upon hire and as a condition of continued employment, the employee must:

• Complete all Safety Training courses as per state policy.
• Individuals assigned field supervision responsibilities must successfully complete the Officer Field Safety course as per state policy.
• Complete Mandatory New Employee Training required by the Colorado Judicial Branch.
• Complete the initial Probation Academy and subsequent academies in years two, three and four as established by the Division of Probation Services and through Colorado Probation policies and standards and receive a grade of 75% or greater on all post-training exams.
• Complete all other trainings as required by Colorado Probation policies and standards.

Work Environment & 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 having to move objects.
• 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.
• Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.

Schedule and Location

This is a part-time (26hrs/week) Probation Officer position in our Huerfano County office located at: 200 East First Street Trinidad, CO 81082.

At the present time there is also an available Temporary Salary Contract for an additional 6 hours per week through 6/30/2027, with the possibility of renewal depending on available budgetary funds. Ideally, the successful candidate would be hired to both positions.

Pay

The full salary range at 0.65 FTE for this position is $3,164.33 - $4,588.33 per month. The salary range for the additional 6-hour contract is $730.23 - $1,058.84 per month. Salary offers are based on a wide variety of factors including a candidate's experience, skills, and education, as well as budget availability. Job offers are typically made at the lower end of the salary range. Salary growth within the job classification is based on performance awards, salary survey increases, etc.

Benefits

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