About Our Job

The Denver County Court is seeking to hire a Probation Officer II.

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 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 https://www.denvercountycourt.org/a bout-probation/

Location

The Probation Division is located in the Minoru Yasui Building located at 303 W. Colfax Ave, 8th floor, Denver, CO 80204.

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 $26.57 - $41.18. 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 

What You'll Do

As a Probation Officer II, 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 II completes intakes, conducts assessments, testifies in court, files motions with the court, and conducts field work.

Additionally, as a Probation Officer II, you will:

• Perform professional work by monitoring, supervising, and providing investigatory work of justice involved individuals ordered to probation
• Ensure accountability of clients in the community via phone calls, in-office visits, virtual appointments, drug and alcohol screenings, observations, and verification of submitted documentation and requests
• Monitor the client's progress through treatment and other programs, ensure client's required timelines are met and goals are accomplished as outlined by court, conduct field contacts or home visits
• Respond to probationers’ behavior with incentives and graduated sanctions
• Conduct client assessments, formulate case plans and participate in client progress meetings
• Prepare pre-sentence reports which include recommendations for sentencing and treatment
• Conduct investigations, interviews, and verify client information using a variety of sources and techniques
• Complete record checks utilizing legal databases and outreach to stakeholders with precision
• Create chronological entries that clearly outline the probationer’s risk, need, progress, and therapeutic interventions
• Testify in court as needed

About You

What You'll Bring

We are looking for 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:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English (Preferred, not a requirement)
• Experience working with offenders in case management or probation supervision
• Knowledge of research and interviewing techniques sufficient to be able to determine what information is needed, secure and analyze desired information, and formulate logical recommendations
• 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
• Maintain professional standards in all contacts with the public and conduct business in a courteous, helpful way and be capable of handling difficult situations
• Ability to effectively manage resistant, hostile, or non-compliant individuals to conclude cases effectively
• High emotional intelligence and a good sense of humor
• Desire to always learn and improve

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 Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or a related field.
• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience in case writing and investigation, or in case work and counseling in areas such as probation, prison, alcohol/drug abuse, domestic violence, or a related area.
• 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. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

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

• Resume attachment - Required
• Cover Letter - Highly preferred

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Friday, June 21st, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than June 21st, 2024 at 11:59PM to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CN1829 Probation Officer II

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$26.57 - $41.18

Starting Pay

$26.57-$37.53 Based on experience

Agency

Denver County Court

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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