Job Description

Salary : $66,209.52 - $83,252.88 Annually Location : Pueblo, CO Job Type: Full-Time (Classified) Job Number: 2504-5090 Department: Municipal Court Opening Date: 04/08/2025 Closing Date: 4/29/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT:

The Probation Officer is a non-exempt position under general supervision of the Municipal Court Administrator and the Presiding Municipal Court Judge. The Probation Officer is primarily responsible for monitoring compliance of adult and juvenile offenders. The Probation Officer will be in charge of recommending and implementing conditions of probation and insuring compliance with Court orders. This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It's not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for the adult and juvenile probation function of the Municipal Court Monitors adult and juvenile probationers, including direct supervision and referrals to community resources Monitors compliance with random drug and alcohol testing and treatment Assists defendants with finding and securing drug, alcohol, and mental health treatment Maintains positive working relationships with substance abuse and mental health treatment providers, third- party resource providers, Department of Human Services, defense attorneys, prosecuting attorney, and court partners Formulates case plans for administrative compliance strategies and will recommend extension or termination of probation through a variety of sanctions Testifies at probation review and/or revocation hearings as necessary or requested by the prosecuting attorney Implements and maintains the probation caseload to include investigations Provide recommendations for sentencing to the court and will present information to support such recommendations Performs occasional safety and/or home visits to monitor compliance with the terms and conditions of probation Provide occasional victims assistance Maintains electronic documentation in support of all cases Coordinates community service projects Trains the Probation Case Manager Assistant Assists the Court or other supervising agencies with monitoring of all probationers IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS: May perform the duties of similar classifications of an equal or lower pay grade; and May be required to attend meetings and training as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Below are the physical standards an employee must meet in order to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Must have ability to lift and move files and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds Work is sedentary and done in a seated position, but requires frequent moving about, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, or stooping to perform filing Position requires the ability to input large amounts of data using repetitive motion on a frequent and prolonged basis The incumbent must be able to hear all communication from customers and employees by telephone or in person, and use vision to work with written documents, forms, and to respond to employees and customers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

This position requires: Ability to work independently with limited supervision Proficiency in written communication, including the use of Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel Proficiency in verbal communication and the ability to make presentations and provide advice and assistance to other personnel and to probationers Skilled at working with caseloads, probationers, parolees, or other similarly situated high-risk clientele Ability to make decisions independently Ability to learn and follow policies and procedures Knowledge of legal terminology Ability to work successfully with and provide good customer service to supervisors, other City employees, the public, and other agencies, and organizations Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, attorneys, and third-party providers Ability to perform all the job duties in a safe manner

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, this position requires the following: A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or Social Work. OR An associate's degree from an accredited university or college in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or Social Work with two (2) years of experience in law enforcement, code or animal enforcement, probation or parole. This experience must include working directly with cases, caseloads, probationers, parolees, offenders, or high-risk clientele. OR A high school diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of experience in law enforcement, code or animal enforcement, probation or parole. This experience must include working directly with cases, caseloads, probationers, parolees, offenders, or high-risk clientele. AND A valid driver's license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license Preferred Qualifications: Applicants who are bilingual in Spanish

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The duties in this classification are primarily performed indoors, in a comfortable office environment. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed. The individual will be frequently exposed to periods of demanding activity, frequent interruptions, and moderate to high mental stress. Incumbents must be willing to work additional hours or overtime, if required, including availability at night and on weekends. The position requires a great deal of interpersonal communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies. Punctuality and attendance are an especially high priority as the individual is primarily the sole support for case management. The incumbent must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity as he or she will be required to handle extremely sensitive information. All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout the term of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain licenses and certifications may result in demotion or termination. Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information. This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.

BENEFITS:

The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet! Click on the "Benefits" hyperlink at the top of this (online) job posting to view a summary of the benefits associated with this position. For a more comprehensive view on the lush benefits offered by the City, please go to

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM: 05-14-2025

Please note that the Civil Service Commission may use a Training & Experience (T&E) evaluation of your application to establish an eligibility list for this classification.

BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES

The City of Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time classified positions , delivering quality and value to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. From paid holidays and personal holidays to accruing vacation time, City employment lets you plan for your future, stay healthy and maintain a quality work/life balance for you and your family. As a PERA member, you contribute a percentage of every paycheck to PERA in exchange for a lifetime defined benefit, or pension. Comprehensive and affordable to meet your health and wellness needs. The City offers opportunities for professional growth with and potential promotional opportunities and lateral movement within the City. Many employees also enjoy benefits such as The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides important employee support services. Paid leave and time off are provided for vacation, sick, personal days (2), FMLA, funeral and injury leave. 01 This position requires a valid driver's license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment:License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualificationDo you meet this requirement? (Note: Your application will not be accepted if a copy of this document is not attached). You may redact information that identifies your age. Yes No 02 Indicate your level of qualifying experience in law enforcement, code or animal enforcement, probation or parole. This experience must include working directly with cases, caseloads, probationers, parolees, offenders, or high-risk clientele. I have no experience 6 Months

1. Year
2. Years
3. Years
4. Years
5. Years
6. Years
7. Years
8. Years
9. Years
10. or More Years

03 Please explain your qualifying experience. 04 Indicate your highest level of completed education. Your application will be rejected if a copy of your highest level of completed education is not attached (i.e. transcripts/diploma showing you graduated from high school or were awarded a(n) associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree). Please note that you may redact information that identifies your dates of attendance or graduation. Less than a high school diploma or equivalent High school diploma or equivalent No Degree - Less than 30 semester hours of college course work No Degree - 30 - 59 semester hours of college course work No Degree - At least 60 semester (90 Quarter)hours of college course work No Degree - An Occupational Certificate equivalent to an Associates' Degree (at least 60 semester hours) Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Some graduate level education - No graduate degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree 05 Please explain your qualifying education. 06 ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED: Your application packet will be considered incomplete and will be rejected if you do not include the appropriate attachments. In particular, it is required that you submit copies of the following items:1. Valid driver's license 2. Diploma/degree or transcripts (indicating an awarded high school diploma or degree) showing your HIGHEST level of COMPLETED formal education. The submitted copy must have been issued by the educational institution and display:- the institution's name/logo- your name- graduation or degree confer/award date3. Authorization for Release of Information ( Please note that we cannot accept electronic signatures at this time. You must print and sign this document for it to be accepted by us. 4. A Service 2 or Member 4 copy of your DD214 if you wish to claim veteran preference. If you wish to claim veteran preference due to a service-connected disability, please submit a letter from the Veteran's Administration, dated within one year, indicating your veteran disability status5. One and the Same Certification if there are any variations in your name in any of the submitted documents. ( Any certificate or professional license/registration required by the job descriptionPlease return to the Attachments section at this time and include any missing items.This is a good time to review your entire application and ensure you:- accounted for your last 10 years of employment history (20 yrs if applying to be a Police Patrol Officer), including times when you were not working. - provided a reason for leaving every employer, specifically state if you resigned or were laid-off, terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, etc. - listed 3 professional references- answered all Agency-Wide questions. NOTE: Missing or vague information could cause your application to be rejected.Have you revisited your application and attached all required documents? Yes No Required Question City of Pueblo, CO

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Immediate start, Trial period, Felony friendly, Night shift, Weekend work,

Similar Jobs