Criminal Justice Services Officer I

About the position Performs a variety of criminal justice duties in a residential or non-residential program as assigned. Primary responsibilities include the monitoring and control of adult offenders. On-the-job training is provided for this entry-level position. Responsibilities • Monitors the County's residential and non-residential programs as assigned which includes: community corrections facilities, and court-referred individuals with community-based sentence requirements. • Ensures the security, safety, and well-being of the public staff, and clients by direct observation, use of video surveillance, and monitoring alarms including Global Positioning Satellite Systems. • Conducts security activities consistent with departmental policy, including random client body searches and vehicle, room, and facility searches; monitors medication; conducts breath tests. • Conducts on-site employment visits and home visits. • Responds to client incidents, crises, and violations in the field and coordinates law enforcement assistance. • Administers drug and alcohol testing and collects urinalysis samples for testing following evidence-collection procedures. • Collects money for deposit into client accounts. • Processes and releases inmates, including taking their photographs and obtaining a serviceable set of fingerprint impressions. • Monitors and reports on the presence of smoke, unusual or excessive noise, odors, etc. • Provides crisis intervention counseling using correctional practices and Motivational Interviewing skills. • Responds to client problems and/or inappropriate behavior; provides counseling to influence behavior modification; mediates disputes; explores problem-solving techniques; performs crisis intervention as appropriate. • May be required to restrain hostile and chemically affected clients. • Observes departmental policies and procedures, standard operational procedures, Division of Criminal Justice standards, and Evidence Based Practices. • Completes and maintains required certifications related to crisis intervention, motivational interviewing and other certifications required by the State of Colorado's Division of Criminal Justice. • Communicates effectively and coherently in court, at parole hearings, with department personnel and inmates. • Uses radio, intercom, and telephone communications systems. • Communicates with professional visitors and the public, providing information, directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes. • Maintains current and accurate incident reports and other required documentation. • Writes incident reports, application referrals, resident intakes, and other administrative paperwork. • Prepares investigative reports using sketches, symbols, and mathematical computations. • Observes safety precautions and uses and maintains County property in a safe and professional manner. • May be required to restrain hostile and chemically affected inmates. • Drives County vehicles to transport clients to employment, other correctional facilities, counseling, and medical appointments. • Performs security functions within the residential facility ensuring the safety of inmates and staff; perform home checks on non-residential status clients and conduct pass location verifications in and around the County pursuant to the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) standards. • Supervises County and District Court inmates in a non-traditional incarceration program in a community setting. • Develops working relationships with non-profit and governmental agencies in performing community work projects ensuring the safety of the public and inmates in the completion of these projects. • Other duties as assigned. Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent. • One year of work experience in customer service. • Experience can include a combination of education, training and work experience in Criminal Justice or closely related field. • Valid driver’s license. • Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment. • No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years. • No record of driver’s license suspension or revocation in any state. • Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies. • Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position. Nice-to-haves • CACEO certifications for code enforcement preferred. Benefits • Medical • Vision • Dental • Disability & Life Insurance • Retirement Plan • Paid Vacation & Sick Time • Employee Wellness Programs • Employee Gyms