Probation Officer

Position Information

Job Code: R58000

Full Time Salary Range: $57,840.00 – $83,869.00

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.

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. This full‑time (40 hrs/week) Probation Officer position is located at 20 Eagle County Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623.

• 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, on‑going assessments to determine treatment needs and risk to the community, and develops appropriate case plans to guide supervision and ensure compliance with court conditions.
• 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 and 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 the public on Victim Rights Amendment; responds to community feedback regarding clients and probationers; collects victim statements/positions for 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.

• Education: 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 with two (2) years of work‑related experience in a related field; OR high school diploma or G.E.D with four (4) years of work‑related experience substitutable on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Work‑Related
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or a similar field; work is largely semi‑complex.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  None required.
• Physical Effort: Ability to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently / constantly.
• Work Environment: Occasional exposure to unpleasant conditions, hazards, violent individuals, diseases and bodily fluids; occasional outside work; office setting.

Offers of employment comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and are aligned with our compensation step plan. This recruitment is eligible for a referral award as allowed per Judicial Personnel Rules.

Please apply for the position that aligns with your qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications for more than one position, apply separately for each.