What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probation Officer position at Colorado Judicial Branch?
POSITION INFORMATION
Job Code: R58000
Full Time Salary Range: $58,418.40 - $84,707.64
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Learn More About Employee Benefits
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.
MISSION STATEMENT
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.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Summary Of Job Classification
Performs entry/developing-level Probation Officer responsibilities, including investigation, assessment, supervision, resource coordination, and monitoring of clients’ court-ordered for services. Completes required training courses and programs.
Additional Comments
This position is part of a progressive job series. Placement will be determined based on minimum qualifications and the relevant experience of the successful applicant. Please refer to the links below for detailed job descriptions of the roles within this series:
There are two active job postings: one for Probation Officer and one for Senior Probation Officer. Only one position will be filled, based on the district’s hiring needs and the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Important: If you meet the minimum qualifications for more than one position and wish to be considered for multiple roles, you must apply to each position separately.
At Colorado Judicial, we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds — including those of bilingual candidates. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and are committed to providing the support needed to help you succeed and grow with us. Join our team and bring your unique voice to the work we do.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform assigned essential functions 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.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. The work performed by majority of employees is semi complex.
Human Collaboration
Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
Freedom To Act & Impact Of Actions
Employees normally perform the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.
Knowledge & Skills
Work requires comprehensive, practical knowledge of work processes. Incumbent can complete a broad range of work, sometimes complex, without frequent reference to others.
Fiscal Responsibility
May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for functional area budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional level budget and expenditures.
Minimum Qualifications
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
Work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or similar field. The work performed by a majority of employees is semi-complex.
Licenses And Certifications
None.
Physical Effort Requirements
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/Locations:
Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions, hazards and/or exposure to risk. Occasional outside work. Office Environment
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate, individuals with known violent backgrounds; communicable diseases; bodily fluids.
Job Code: R58000
Full Time Salary Range: $58,418.40 - $84,707.64
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Learn More About Employee Benefits
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.
MISSION STATEMENT
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.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Summary Of Job Classification
Performs entry/developing-level Probation Officer responsibilities, including investigation, assessment, supervision, resource coordination, and monitoring of clients’ court-ordered for services. Completes required training courses and programs.
Additional Comments
This position is part of a progressive job series. Placement will be determined based on minimum qualifications and the relevant experience of the successful applicant. Please refer to the links below for detailed job descriptions of the roles within this series:
- Probation Officer Job Description link:
- Sr. Probation Officer Job Description link:
There are two active job postings: one for Probation Officer and one for Senior Probation Officer. Only one position will be filled, based on the district’s hiring needs and the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Important: If you meet the minimum qualifications for more than one position and wish to be considered for multiple roles, you must apply to each position separately.
At Colorado Judicial, we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds — including those of bilingual candidates. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and are committed to providing the support needed to help you succeed and grow with us. Join our team and bring your unique voice to the work we do.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform assigned essential functions 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.
- 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.
- Attends meetings and completes training as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. The work performed by majority of employees is semi complex.
Human Collaboration
Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
Freedom To Act & Impact Of Actions
Employees normally perform the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.
Knowledge & Skills
Work requires comprehensive, practical knowledge of work processes. Incumbent can complete a broad range of work, sometimes complex, without frequent reference to others.
Fiscal Responsibility
May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for functional area budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional level budget and expenditures.
Minimum Qualifications
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
Work-related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or similar field. The work performed by a majority of employees is semi-complex.
Licenses And Certifications
None.
Physical Effort Requirements
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/Locations:
Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions, hazards and/or exposure to risk. Occasional outside work. Office Environment
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate, individuals with known violent backgrounds; communicable diseases; bodily fluids.
Salary : $58,418 - $84,708