Sheriff's Office Court Services Specialist

What Success Looks Like In This Job

This position is assigned to the Adams County Detention Facility.

This person will perform a variety of criminal justice and corrections duties related to Pretrial Release, Pretrial Supervision, Classifications, Inmate Workers, Work Release, Time Computation, and State Offenders.

This is an essential position in a 24/7 environment. Employees must be able to work rotating shifts in each area. Hours vary by assignment. To include holidays, weekends and overnight shifts.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Process and manage inmates through the following units: Pretrial, Classifications, Time Computation/State Offender, Supervised Release and Work Release/Inmate Worker.
• Conduct interviews, assessments, verifications for housing placement, alternative sentencing, work programs in the facility, inmate placement, and program eligibility.
• Maintain accurate records of inmate status, sentencing information, and program participation within database systems.
• Calculate and verify inmate release dates and ensure compliance with court mittimus and sentencing orders.
• Monitor inmate compliance and progress in court-ordered programs and prepare compliance/noncompliance reports.
• Coordinate with courts, law enforcement agencies, and external partners regarding inmate status, detainers, and transfers.
• Conduct orientations, office visits, and field checks for program participants, including work release and supervised release.
• Perform administrative functions including data entry, statistical reporting, and documentation of inmate activity.
• Interview incoming inmates, provide Colorado Pretrial Assessment Tool (CPAT), prepare court docket and other duties as required.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor inmate compliance with court-ordered conditions and custody requirements.

Qualifications for Success

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Corrections, Social Services, or related field OR two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.
• Experience in interviewing techniques, procedures and ability to verify information received.
• Experience in criminal justice, corrections, or case management functions preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CCIC/NCIC Level J certification.
• Must be 21 years of age.

More Qualifications for Success

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Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.