Senior Probation Officer

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R99977

Full Time Salary Range: $63,696.00 - $96,780.00

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

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.

Summary Of Job Classification
Performs experienced Probation Officer case management responsibilities, including investigation, assessment, supervision, resource coordination, and monitoring of clients court-ordered for services. Facilitates long-term behavior change of clients through a variety of evidence-based practices in service of recidivism reduction, victim reparation, and community safety. Collaborates and communicates with others involved in the probation life cycle of the client such as courts, attorneys, treatment providers, community resources, and other stakeholders.

Mentors and trains less experienced Officers. May direct the work of volunteers or interns.

This is a full-time (40hrs/week) Senior Probation Officer position in our Summit County Probation location that is located at:

504 Airport Road Breckenridge, CO 80424

This position is part of a progressive job series, and placement will be determined based on minimum qualifications and the relevant experience of the successful applicant. Please refer to the links below for detailed job descriptions of the roles within the series.

Probation Officer | Colorado Judicial Branch

Senior Probation Officer | Colorado Judicial Branch

There are two requisitions posted: Probation Officer and Senior Probation Officer. We will fill one position within this series based on the district's hiring needs and the qualifications and relevant experience of the selected applicant.

Please apply for each position that aligns with your qualifications to be considered. For example, if you meet the minimum qualifications for more than one of the positions and want to be considered for multiple positions, you must apply for each position individually.

• 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.
• Attends meetings at outside agencies such as family engagement and community supervision team meetings to assist in monitoring offenders.
• 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 victim related concerns.
• Participates in professional development and growth trainings. Collaborates with others in focus groups, work groups, or committees designed to further initiatives at the local and state level.
• Attends meetings and completes trainings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work requires providing guidance and the potential to oversee another employee. This position may oversee work quality, training, instructing and work assignments. The work performed by majority of employees is complex.

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