What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probation Services Analyst II position at Colorado Judicial Branch?
POSITION INFORMATION
Job Code: R43486
Full Time Salary Range: $76,101.00 - $110,346.00
FLSA Status: 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
General Statement Of Duties
Manages specific programs or serves as project leader in the Division of Probation Services to develop improved managerial procedures and practices in the Colorado Judicial Department’s probation business.
Distinguishing Factors
The Probation Services Analyst II position is distinguished from other classifications due to the responsibility of leading an ongoing program or project which must consume 50% or more of the employee's time. Leading programs or projects includes assigning tasks, monitoring progress and work flow, checking the product, scheduling work, and establishing work standards. Provides indirect supervision of field staff and may directly supervise up to 2.99 staff. Supervision is received from a Probation Services Analyst III, a Probation Services Analyst IV, Division Director or an Administrator.
Additional Comments
Position Overview: The Division of Probation Services (DPS) is currently hiring an analyst to work in the Evaluation Unit. The position will support Colorado Probation and the business of the Colorado Judicial Department. Responsibilities may include data and systems analysis, data visualization and report writing, program implementation and review, project management, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, interagency coordination, legislative analysis, curriculum development, training delivery, and technical assistance. Proficiency in MS Office (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and virtual meeting platforms are essential.
The salary range is $6,341.75 to $9,195.50 per month (FY26). Salary offers are based on experience and other relevant factors. Salary progression is determined by salary survey adjustments and years of service. Applicants should submit a resume that includes all job‑related experience, employment dates, and promotions.
The Division of Probation Services is located in Denver, Colorado at the Ralph Carr Judicial Center. Some responsibilities require in‑office work and travel to judicial districts statewide. The division follows a flexible workplace model combining remote and in‑person work based on organizational needs.
Hiring Process Information: The hiring timeline is outlined below and subject to change. The interview process may include the following: phone screening, writing sample or written exercise, panel interviews, and presentation or facilitation exercise. Specific details will be provided to applicants at each step of the interview process. If many qualified applicants apply, a short virtual screening may be added on May 15th.
Anticipated Interview Dates
Applicants should clearly describe relevant qualifications in the application, resume, and responses to screening questions.
Essential Functions
Plans, administers, and implements state wide probation programs and projects. Serves as project leader for the development, implementation and maintenance of new policies and procedures within the state probation system; develops training for new policies and procedures.
Reviews and evaluates organizational policies, practices, structure, functions, programs, work methods, resources, relationships between various probation departments and management, and program performance; increases efficiency and effectiveness of state probation systems.
Identifies problems within various probation departments of the state system; offers recommendations and implements solutions; compares estimates and trend projections through the application of mathematical or statistical methods.
Compiles and analyzes information collected; verifies accuracy of information; identifies issues and problems; formulates recommendations that will encourage change within the state probation system.
Drafts rules, administrative recommendations, Chief Justice Directives.
Prepares reports, schedules, forms, procedures and directives based upon research and evaluation of issues and problems.
Analyzes proposed legislation, judicial processes, and procedures for possible impact on the probation business.
Establishes response procedures designed to address internal and external requests for information.
Some positions may prepare grant proposals, monitor grant funds, and prepare grant completion reports.
Attends meetings and training as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions Cont.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
Responsible for one's own work product and may provide guidance, assistance, or mentorship to less knowledgeable or experienced coworkers, volunteers, or interns. This may include scheduling of work, instructing in work methods, and reviewing work products. May provide input into the hiring and discipline/termination processes. May have input into performance evaluation process.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and four years of management analysis experience in statistical or economic analysis, office systems, methods and procedures, work measurement, forms design, program planning or other related fields. Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education.
OR
One year of experience as a Probation Services Analyst I in the Colorado Judicial Department.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position is subject to varying and unpredictable situations; may handle emergency or crisis situations; is subject to many interruptions; may handle multiple calls and inquiries simultaneously; and may occasionally handle absentee replacement on short notice.
Job Code: R43486
Full Time Salary Range: $76,101.00 - $110,346.00
FLSA Status: 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
General Statement Of Duties
Manages specific programs or serves as project leader in the Division of Probation Services to develop improved managerial procedures and practices in the Colorado Judicial Department’s probation business.
Distinguishing Factors
The Probation Services Analyst II position is distinguished from other classifications due to the responsibility of leading an ongoing program or project which must consume 50% or more of the employee's time. Leading programs or projects includes assigning tasks, monitoring progress and work flow, checking the product, scheduling work, and establishing work standards. Provides indirect supervision of field staff and may directly supervise up to 2.99 staff. Supervision is received from a Probation Services Analyst III, a Probation Services Analyst IV, Division Director or an Administrator.
Additional Comments
Position Overview: The Division of Probation Services (DPS) is currently hiring an analyst to work in the Evaluation Unit. The position will support Colorado Probation and the business of the Colorado Judicial Department. Responsibilities may include data and systems analysis, data visualization and report writing, program implementation and review, project management, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, interagency coordination, legislative analysis, curriculum development, training delivery, and technical assistance. Proficiency in MS Office (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and virtual meeting platforms are essential.
The salary range is $6,341.75 to $9,195.50 per month (FY26). Salary offers are based on experience and other relevant factors. Salary progression is determined by salary survey adjustments and years of service. Applicants should submit a resume that includes all job‑related experience, employment dates, and promotions.
The Division of Probation Services is located in Denver, Colorado at the Ralph Carr Judicial Center. Some responsibilities require in‑office work and travel to judicial districts statewide. The division follows a flexible workplace model combining remote and in‑person work based on organizational needs.
Hiring Process Information: The hiring timeline is outlined below and subject to change. The interview process may include the following: phone screening, writing sample or written exercise, panel interviews, and presentation or facilitation exercise. Specific details will be provided to applicants at each step of the interview process. If many qualified applicants apply, a short virtual screening may be added on May 15th.
Anticipated Interview Dates
- Friday, May 22nd
- Thursday, June 4th
- Friday, June 12th
Applicants should clearly describe relevant qualifications in the application, resume, and responses to screening questions.
Essential Functions
Plans, administers, and implements state wide probation programs and projects. Serves as project leader for the development, implementation and maintenance of new policies and procedures within the state probation system; develops training for new policies and procedures.
Reviews and evaluates organizational policies, practices, structure, functions, programs, work methods, resources, relationships between various probation departments and management, and program performance; increases efficiency and effectiveness of state probation systems.
Identifies problems within various probation departments of the state system; offers recommendations and implements solutions; compares estimates and trend projections through the application of mathematical or statistical methods.
Compiles and analyzes information collected; verifies accuracy of information; identifies issues and problems; formulates recommendations that will encourage change within the state probation system.
Drafts rules, administrative recommendations, Chief Justice Directives.
Prepares reports, schedules, forms, procedures and directives based upon research and evaluation of issues and problems.
Analyzes proposed legislation, judicial processes, and procedures for possible impact on the probation business.
Establishes response procedures designed to address internal and external requests for information.
Some positions may prepare grant proposals, monitor grant funds, and prepare grant completion reports.
Attends meetings and training as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions Cont.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
Responsible for one's own work product and may provide guidance, assistance, or mentorship to less knowledgeable or experienced coworkers, volunteers, or interns. This may include scheduling of work, instructing in work methods, and reviewing work products. May provide input into the hiring and discipline/termination processes. May have input into performance evaluation process.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and four years of management analysis experience in statistical or economic analysis, office systems, methods and procedures, work measurement, forms design, program planning or other related fields. Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education.
OR
One year of experience as a Probation Services Analyst I in the Colorado Judicial Department.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position is subject to varying and unpredictable situations; may handle emergency or crisis situations; is subject to many interruptions; may handle multiple calls and inquiries simultaneously; and may occasionally handle absentee replacement on short notice.
Salary : $76,101 - $110,346