Probation Officer

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.

This posting will be used to create an eligibility list (Talent Pool), to hire a full-time/part-time employee. First review date of applications will be (3/9/26). New applications will be reviewed on the 1st of the month thereafter, and this posting will close on 4/30/26. Applications will no longer be accepted after 4/30/26. The Talent Pool or eligibility list will be valid for 10 months from the closing date of 4/30/26.

This position is part of a progressive job series, and 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 the series.

There are two requisitions posted:
Probation Officer and Senior Probation Officer. We will fill one position within this series based on the district's hiring needs and the qualifications and relevant experience of the selected applicant.

Please apply for each position that aligns with your qualifications to be considered. For example, if you meet the minimum qualifications for more than one of the positions and want to be considered for multiple positions, you must apply for each position individually.

This position requires excellent customer service, computer, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail. There is some variety in the performance of assigned work procedures. Assignment of staff may include a combination of team functions. This position may be housed at any of our three locations within Larimer County (Fort Collins Prospect Park Way, Fort Collins Midpoint Drive and Loveland Police and Courts Building).

The stated salary range represents entry level through maximum compensation for the position as a Probation Officer. Salary offers are based on a wide variety of factors including a candidate’s paid relevant work experience and the Judicial Department Compensation Plan. Salary growth within the job classification is based on market adjustment when applicable as well as the above cited compensation plan. Officers will be eligible to move to Senior Probation Officer classification per the HR personnel rules which includes an increase and movement to a higher pay band.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

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.