What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probation Officer II position at City and County of Denver?

About Our Job

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

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The full pay range for this position is $27.24 - $42.22. 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
OpportunitytojoinaprogressiveProbationDepartmentwithagreatdepartmentculture and atmosphere

Location

The Probation Division is in the Minoru Yasui Building located at 303 W. Colfax Ave. 8th floor, Denver, CO 80204. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 : 00AM - 4 : 30PM. Different work schedule options are available after successful completion of their probationary period

Who We Are

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 is in the Minoru Yasui Building located at 303 W. Colfax Ave, 8th floor, Denver, CO 80204. The Probation Division supervises approximately 2,500 cases assigned to 19 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.

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.

The Job

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 supervision 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.

What You'll Do

Additionally, as a Probation Officer II, you will :

Perform professional work by monitoring, supervising, and providing investigatory work of offenders 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 to assist in the formulation of a case plan 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

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 individuals 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.

Required Documents

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 Wednesday March 13, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than March 12, 2025 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

27.24 - $42.22

Starting Pay

Based on education and experience

Agency

Denver County Court

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Salary : $27 - $42

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