Probation Officer I

About Our Job

The Denver County Court seeks to hire a Probation Officer I.

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 is comprised of 19 judges, 3 full-time magistrates, and 300 staff members.

Case types include state, civil, small claims, traffic, criminal, and other general sessions cases 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.

The Division

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

Most of the cases referred to County Court Probation are for DUI (Driving Under the Influence), DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired), DUID (Driving Under the Influence of Drugs) and Domestic Violence.

• General Supervision Unit. Probation Officers assigned to this unit supervise first-time DUI offenders, repeat DUI offenders, family violence offenses, child abuse and domestic violence offenses.
• 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.

In this program, Sobriety Court probationers progress through phases as they accomplish goals set forth in their case plans and treatment plans.

HEM (Helping, Engaging, Motivating) Program : launched in congruence with House Bill 19- 1263 on March 1, 2020. In general, HB 19-1263 changes the penalty for certain drug possession violations pursuant to the "Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 2013";

previously charged level 4 Drug Felonies will now be charged as level 1 Drug Misdemeanors. HEM is an alternative to incarceration initiative operating under the direction of the Denver County Court and inspired through a collaborative partnership effort.

The program is designed to connect individuals to resources and services addressing needs that are potential underlying causes of criminal behavior.

• 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 clients that have been diagnosed with a serious mental health condition that significantly impacts their ability to comply with probation.

For more information, please visit the Denver County Court website at

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hourly range for this position is $24.

11 - $36.17. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is 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

Location

The Probation Division is located in the Minoru Yasui Building located at 303 W Colfax Ave, 8th floor, Denver, CO 80204.Operating / Department hours are 7 : 00AM - 4 : 30PM Monday - Friday.

Officers schedules can vary from between the hours of 6 : 00AM - 5 : 00PM Monday-Friday.

The Job

As a 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.

We are committed to helping people modify behavior by utilizing effective assessments which identify probationers' criminogenic risk, need, and strengths (protective factors) and tailoring supervisions strategies to address those identified areas.

The Probation Officer I completes intakes, conducts assessments, testifies in court, files motions with the court, and conducts field work.

Additionally, as a Probation Officer I, you will :

Manage a caseload of clients under probation supervision by maintaining contact to ensure court requirements are met, such as reporting to the Probation Officer, adherence to court orders and coordinating any changes to treatment program;

Motivate and manage the client's probation period using a continuum of sanctions and incentives while utilizing professional discretion and adhering to best practices.

• Conduct initial risk / needs assessments to assess criminogenic needs and risk severity; Interview clients to elicit information to determine client's employment, economic, educational, social, criminal, and emotional history to make referrals as appropriate
• Employ motivational interviewing to identify criminogenic needs, while addressing responsivity factors by utilizing trauma informed and culturally competent practices
• Develop and implement a case plan with the client, with the goal of establishing pro-social behavior and repairing harm caused to the community and victim(s);

Development of goals and objectives to support pro-social behaviors to reduce recidivism

Provide a variety of social services referrals and determines need for social, behavioral, medical, and / or psychological services;

Provide guidance and crisis intervention; Monitor individual progress and level of engagement with services

• Collaborate with stakeholders to review and interpret monitored sobriety results, in order to establish and implement treatment goals and plans
• Prepare pre-sentence investigation reports, court motions, special reports, and probation reviews; Generate and serve probation revocation petitions;

Testifies in court by providing testimony and preparing comprehensive reports that allows the court to make findings that impact sentencing on revocation

Conduct field interaction to evaluate compliance with terms and conditions of probation, as well as any special orders from the court;

Builds rapport with the client, community, and their support system, while assessing peer and family associations; Verify the client's address and determine if they are in need of assistance with food, shelter, clothing, childcare, or other necessities

On a rotating basis, is assigned to be Probation Court Representative (PCR), which includes coordination of the revocation docket in the courtroom, gathering cases from peers, ensuring that documentation is accurate, and provide feedback to peers;

Provide case information to involved legal parties. Probation Officer I's will be accompanied by a Probation Officer II or III for all court proceedings

On a rotating basis, performs Officer of the Day duties according to department policies and procedures; Performs other related duties as assigned

Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for an individual who is knowledgeable of evidence-based supervision strategies and assessments, empathic, compassionate, and flexible.

The ideal candidate will have integrity and a strong commitment to public service, in addition to the following :

• Prepare professional written documentation, utilizing correct grammatical form, and clearly expressing ideas
• Interpreting and applying written guidelines, precedents, and work practices to standardized work situations or specific cases
• Communicate clearly and concisely to elicit and / or present explanatory or interpretive information
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, organizations, and the public

Required Minimum Qualifications

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications :

• Education requirement : Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Corrections, or a related field.
• Experience Requirement : None
• Education / Experience Equivalency : One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
• License / Certifications : Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Possession of Alcohol and Drug Evaluating Specialist (ADES) Certification from the State of Colorado by the completion of probation.

Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your application (upload the multiple attachment(s) to the Resume / CV section on the My Experience tab) :

Updated resume - Required

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Tuesday September 17th, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than September 17th, 2024 at 11 : 59PM to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CN2054 Probation Officer I

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$24.11 - $36.17

Starting Pay

Based on education and experience

Agency

Denver County Court

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