Senior Probation Officer

Senior Probation Officer

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Senior Probation Officer

Salary

$63,696.00 - $96,780.00 Annually

Location

Adams County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

JD05880

Department

Judicial Branch

Opening Date

11 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date

11 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

12200 Pecos St. Suite 200 Westminster, CO 80234 United States

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

careerservices@judicial.state.co.us

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

Description

Benefits

Department Information

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.

17TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT VALUES : Integrity, Service, Human-Centered, Collaboration.

17TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT MISSION : Dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and empowering environment for people working with people in the pursuit of long-term change and positive community impact.

At Colorado Judicial, we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds, including bilingual candidates. We believe that diversity drives innovation and enhances our service to the community. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and offer support to help you succeed and grow with us. Join us and bring your unique voice to our team!

Successful applicants will be invited to a panel interview on 12 / 4 / 25 and will be considered for a secondary interview on 12 / 11 / 25.

Description of Job

Summary of Job Classification :

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 each essential function 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.

Supervisor Responsibilities :

Work requires providing guidance and the potential to oversee another employee. This position may oversee work quality, training, instructing and work assignments. The work performed by majority of employees is complex.

Physical Demands :

Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment :

Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions, hazards and / or exposure to risk. Occasional outside work. Office environment.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Education and Experience Equivalency :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services or related field.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services or related field and two (2) years of work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology or related field.

OR

High School Diploma or G.E.D and four (4) years of work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology or related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required formal education.

Work Related Experience :

At least two (2) years work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or related field; one (1) of the years must have been as a Probation Officer for the Colorado Judicial Department.

Supplemental Information

The Colorado Judicial Department is committed to ensuring equal access to and full participation in court and probation services and programs for qualified individuals with disabilities, including employees of the Colorado Judicial Department. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an important part of our culture, and we are committed to provide reasonable accommodations when needed without causing undue hardship to the Colorado Judicial Department.

Each district has an ADA Coordinator and Jury Commissioner. The ADA Coordinator is responsible for initiating the interactive process once an employee, court or probation services participant has made a request for reasonable accommodation and the Jury Commissioner is responsible for initiating the interactive process once a juror has made a request for a reasonable accommodation.

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This posting may be used to create a Talent Pool. Talent Pools may be used for a period of 10 months after the closing date on a job posting.

Notice to Colorado Applicants : In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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For more information and to apply online, please visit our website listed below :

Please note : Applications must be submitted before 11 : 59 p.m. on the closing date. Incomplete or new applications will not be accepted after this time.

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