About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $24.71 - $37.07 an hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 
• 457B Retirement Plan 
• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time
• Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
• Free RTD Eco Pass
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date 
• Opportunity to join a progressive Probation Department with a great department culture and atmosphere

Location & Schedule

The Probation Division is located in the Minoru Yasui Building located at 303 W Colfax Ave, 8th floor, Denver, CO 80204. Operating hours are 7:00AM - 4:30PM Monday - Friday. Officers’ schedules may vary between the hours of 6:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday-Friday. Free parking is not available for employees.

Who We Are

The mission of Denver County Court is to administer justice fairly, efficiently, and effectively; provide excellent customer service, and foster a positive environment where employees enjoy their work. The City and County of Denver’s third branch of government and adjudicates various case types including state, civil, small claims, traffic, criminal, and general sessions matters within the City and County of Denver. The Denver County Court proudly serves the community and continually seeks ways to incorporate procedural fairness and evidence-based practices. You’ll join a dedicated team that believes in second chances, equity, and the power of relationships to foster lasting change.

The Division

The Probation Division supervises approximately 2,500 cases assigned to 39 Probation Officers assigned to different units. The Probation Department handles misdemeanor and city ordinance violation cases.

• DUI/DWAI Unit: The Probation Officers assigned to this unit supervise first-time DUI/DWAI offenses, repeat DUI offenses, and DUID offenses. 
• DV/FV/ Special Crimes Unit: The Probation Officers assigned to this unit supervise domestic violence offenses, family violence offenses, child abuse offenses, theft, and assault offenses. These individuals may require a higher level of supervision.
• Sobriety Court: The Specialty Court was established in 2011 to address habitual DUI offenders. Individuals voluntarily agree to participate in this intensive program at the time of sentencing to receive a lesser jail sentence.
• Sex Offender Management Unit: The Probation Officers assigned to this unit receive specialized training to supervise individuals on probation for sex offenses and with past histories of sex offenses.
• Mental Health Unit: This is an intensive supervision unit for individuals that have been diagnosed with a serious mental health condition that significantly impacts their ability to comply with probation.
• PSI Unit: Conducts pre-sentence investigations to assist the Court in sentencing decisions.
• Home Visit Unit: Connects with the client in the community and conducts site visits.

For more information, please visit the website: www.denvercountycourt.org

What You'll Do

As a Bilingual Probation Officer I, you can expect to work in a fast-paced environment monitoring compliance with court orders in addition to providing customer service to persons involved in the criminal justice system. Our department promotes accountability and positive behavior change through a strengths-based and evidence-informed approach to probation supervision utilizing effective assessm