Senior Probation Officer

Position Information

• Job Code: R99977
• Full Time
• Salary Range: $63,696.00 - $96,780.00
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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: Performs experienced Probation Officer case management responsibilities, including investigation, assessment, supervision, resource coordination, and monitoring of clients court‑ordered for services. Facilitates long‑term behaviour change of clients through a variety of evidence‑based practices in service of recidivism reduction, victim reparation, and community safety. Collaborates and communicates with others involved in the probation life cycle of the client such as courts, attorneys, treatment providers, community resources, and other stakeholders. Mentors and trains less experienced Officers. May direct the work of volunteers or interns.

Essential Functions:

• 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, prioritises 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 behaviour.
• 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.
• Attends meetings at outside agencies such as family engagement and community supervision team meetings to assist in monitoring offenders.
• 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.
• Participates in professional development and growth trainings.
• Collaborates with others in focus groups, work groups, or committees designed to further initiatives at the local and state level.
• Attends meetings and completes trainings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities: Work requires providing guidance and the potential to oversee another employee. This position may oversee work quality, training, instructing and work assignments. The work performed by majority of employees is 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. Interactions have significant impact.

Freedom to Act: One (1) of the years must have been as a Probation Officer for the Colorado Judicial Department.

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.