Probation Officer I - Denver County Court Job at City and County of Denver
About Our Job
Denver County Court seeks to hire two Probation Officer I's.
The DCC
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 practice.
The Division
The Probation Division is located in the Minoru Yasui Building located at 303 W. Colfax Ave, 8th floor, Denver, CO 80204. The Probation Division supervises approximately 4,300 cases assigned to 42 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. Offenders 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 offenders 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 the client’s ability to comply with probation.
For more information, please visit the Denver County Court website at
https://www.denvercountycourt.org/about-probation/
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:
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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 offender’s probation period using a continuum of sanctions and incentives using professional discretion
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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
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Employ motivational interviewing to identify criminogenic needs, while addressing responsivity factors by utilizing trauma informed and culturally competent practices
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Develop and implement a case plan with the offender, 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
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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
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Collaborate with stakeholders to review and interpret monitored sobriety results, in order to establish and implement treatment goals and plans
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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 and recommendations that impact sentencing on revocation
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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
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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
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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.
About You
We are looking for an individuals who are knowledgeable with 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
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 at the time of application - Possession of an ADES Certificate is required 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
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CN2054 Probation Officer I
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$22.16 - $33.24
Starting Pay
Based on education and experience
Agency
Denver County Court
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