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Form of workPOSITION TITLE: Probation Officer (Drug Court) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7354
DEPARTMENT: Municipal Court
LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $47,571.00 - 71,357.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $52,000.00 - 65,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 12/18/2023.
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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
- Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
- Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
- Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
- Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Wellness program, workout facilities
- Employee/family onsite health clinic
- Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
- Collaborative work environment
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Job Summary
The Municipal Court of the City of Fort Collins is hiring a Probation Officer (Drug Court) to assist in the development of a new Drug Court program. This program will be, what is believed to be,the first misdemeanor Drug Court within the State of Colorado and is intendedto provide programming opportunities for substance-involved individuals
The Probation Officer (Drug Court) will supervise participants placed in the Drug Court program by the Fort Collins Municipal Court: prepare weekly court reports, make court recommendations, and attend court weekly to provide testimony on participants' progress. Minimum contact standards are required to monitor and verify participant compliance with court orders, treatment, substance abuse testing, and pro-social behavior within the community. The position works closely with participants and providers to address identified areas of risk/need in an effort to reduce recidivism and promote recovery, adhering to the key components and best practices of the Drug Court model.
This is a great opportunity for current or former professionals (Probation Officers, social workers, case workers, substance abuse treatment providers, case management specialists) who have experience dealing with individuals who are experiencing arrest or citation for drug or alcohol-related offenses. The ideal candidate has at least five (5) years of relevant experience with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the criminal justice system, a probation department, or correctional/treatment setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A top candidate has excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, the ability to support and encourage an effective and innovative team environment, experience working with the criminally involved, substance-involved defendants/clients, and/or a strong background in substance abuse, addiction, mental health, and appropriate services/treatment modalities.
This is a full-time position working at the Municipal Court and receives full benefits: competitive pay, robust benefit offerings, a cohesive team of court employees, and direct work with the public that has a significant impact and the potential to change lives. We invite you to apply today!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Provide caseload supervision for offenders assigned to probation
- Monitor progress and compliance with the Court's order including:
- Notifying the prosecutors when a defendant is in violation of conditions
- Appearing and testifying in Court for reviews and other hearings
- Working with the prosecutors on motions to terminate probation early or changing conditions
- Conduct pre-sentence investigation and reports
- Make sentencing recommendations to the Court or prosecution
- Explore alternative options for sentencing which may include assessments of individuals and behavior through interviews and investigation to determine appropriate services or consequences for non-compliance
- Maintain positive working relationships with community agencies and awareness of available community resources
- Prepare, maintain, and insure the integrity of probation records
- Develop new processes and procedures as new laws and sentencing requirements are enacted
Management Responsibilities
No
City Competencies
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Excellent customer service skills including the ability to precisely articulate complex information to others in an ethical and respectful manner
- Excellent public relations and communications skills, including the ability to interact and work effectively and courteously with people from varying social, cultural, and economic backgrounds, and the ability to diffuse and handle potentially emotional or volatile at-risk populations
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to complete complex, detailed work in a timely and accurate manner, and the delegation of work when needed
- Ability to support and encourage an effective and innovative team environment, demonstrate flexibility, establish and maintain strong working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- High integrity, ethical behavior, and the ability to handle confidential information
- Ability to provide meaningful, timely employee feedback and effectively address performance concerns
- Excellent word processing skills and the ability to learn and utilize Court software systems
- Excellent math and cash-handling skills
- Ability to operate general office equipment
- Ability to interpret between Spanish and English preferred but not required
- Data entry/typing ability 40 wpm
Required Education
Minimum/PreferredEducation LevelMinimum High School Diploma or GED and or functionally related licenses or certificates Preferred Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (preferably in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or related field)
Experience Requirements
- 5+ years experience with a minimum of two years of experience in the criminal justice system, probation department, or correctional/treatment setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. #INDHP
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