Senior Probation Officer

Posting number: JD06799

Department: Judicial Branch

Job classification: NON-CLASSIFIED

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement, Probation

Summary

Examples of duties

General Statement of Duties:

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.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform assigned essential functions listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

• 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 on 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.

Additional Comments:
This is a full-time (40hrs/week) Probation Officer position in our Clear Creek County Probation location that is located at:

405 Argentine Street
Georgetown, CO 80444
*This position will have one day per week travel to our Summit location during work time as part of their job duties.

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.