Senior Probation Officer

About the role

The Judicial Department seeks an experienced Probation Officer to manage cases, conduct assessments, and facilitate long-term behavior change for clients court-ordered for services. The role involves supervision, resource coordination, and monitoring, collaborating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Document client-related activities and review court orders.
• Conduct face-to-face appointments and interviews.
• Conduct on-going assessments to determine treatment needs and risk to the community.
• Develop case plans to guide supervision and ensure compliance with conditions imposed by the court.
• Assess, prioritize, and respond to critical incidents and potential risks in the field and office.
• De-escalate hostile/agitated clients and potentially violent situations.
• Complete a variety of reports to assess criminal behavior.
• Provide relevant information and sentencing options to court.
• Submit comprehensive compliance reports to the Court, including revocation documents, while protecting confidential information.
• Update the Court as needed and provide professional testimony.
• Attend meetings at outside agencies such as family engagement and community supervision team meetings to assist in monitoring offenders.
• Inform staff, stakeholders, and the public on Victim Rights Amendment.
• Respond to community feedback regarding clients and probationers in the community.
• Collect victim statements/positions for various court proceedings.
• Collaborate with other judicial districts and states on victim-related concerns.
• Participate in professional development and growth trainings.
• Collaborate with others in focus groups, work groups, or committees designed to further initiatives at the local and state level.
• Attend meetings and complete trainings as required.

Requirements

• 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 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.
• Work Experience: At least two (2) years work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or related field; one (1) of the years must have been as a Probation Officer for the Colorado Judicial Department.

Skills

Advanced skills and knowledge of work, recognized by others within the organization for technical depth of knowledge.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$5308.00 per month, with the potential for increase based on prior relevant work experience.

Schedule

Full-time position based in Craig, Moffat County.

Qualifications

None.

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 include individuals who are hostile or irate; individuals with known violent backgrounds; communicable diseases; bodily fluids.