What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Justice Specialist position at Larimer County?
Community Justice Alternatives (CJA) prioritizes community safety and reduced recidivism by providing accountability, resources, and support to justice-involved individuals. CJA envisions a safer community by creating an inclusive culture for highly motivated and well-trained staff who utilize innovative practices that are cost-effective and improve the lives and outcomes for justice-involved individuals.
Your success is our success! Larimer County Community Justice Alternatives (CJA) provides a great environment to grow your conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills and learn new ones. We invest in your future with ongoing training, and we are committed to your growth within our agency. We promote from within and are dedicated to helping you design your career path. The Community Justice Specialist position is great for getting your foot in the door with CJA!
Be part of something that matters. We offer meaningful work and the opportunity to make your community a better place to live. You want to make a difference and help keep our community safe. CJA offers alternative sentencing programs that allow the people under our supervision (clients) to be productive members of society while serving their jail or court-ordered sentences. Your work will help ensure their success.
Relevant skills and experience can be demonstrated through a variety of backgrounds. CJA is a veteran-friendly employer!
Still exploring whether CJA is the right place to start or continue your career journey?
Discover what we’re all about: larimer.gov/cja/careers
What you'll be doing:
- Supervising clients directly and ensuring they follow program rules
- Conducting intakes to explain facility and program procedures to new clients
- Monitoring client living and work areas through formal counts, location checks, and phone searches
- Maintaining facility safety and security by controlling contraband and performing searches of clients and living spaces
- Supporting client accountability by monitoring medication use, conducting interviews, and using systems such as NCIC, CCIC, Colorado Courts, and Jail Management
- Collaborating with community agencies, employers, and others to support client employment, work projects, and community service commitments
To view the full job description, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Community_Justice_Specialist
What we're looking for:
- Communicating clearly and effectively - both in writing and in person
- Understanding of crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and security practices in a detention setting
- Keeping accurate records and writing clear, detailed reports
- Following rules, policies, and procedures with consistency and professionalism
- Responding calmly and appropriately in conflicts and challenging situations
- Being ready and willing to assist in medical emergencies
- Managing multiple responsibilities at once with focus and efficiency
- Delivering respectful, high-quality customer service
- Being available to work various shifts—including weekends, holidays, and overnights
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
- Two (2) years of higher education or any combination of education, training, or experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
- Possession of Adult CPR, First Aid and AED certification within six (6) months of hire is required.
Benefits
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits.https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.
Employees will receive a 2% market increase on January 8, 2026. Employees who start before January 8, 2026, will be hired at the 2025 pay rate and will receive the 2% market adjustment on January 8, 2026, Employees who start on or after January 8, 2026 will be hired at the 2026 rate, which includes the market increase.
Shifts in this position vary. As both Alternative Sentencing and Community Corrections are 24/7 facilities, shifts can include day, swing, overnight, holidays, and/or weekends. Shifts are chosen yearly based on seniority. This position may be subject to on-call/mandatory overtime.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
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