Pretrial Officer (Overnights)

NOTE:

• This is an overnight position with a schedule of Tuesday to Friday (into Saturday) 10 pm to 8:30 am.
• While the full salary range is listed above, the anticipated hiring range for this position will be $25.89 - $32.36 per hour.

• Monitor high-risk defendants ordered by the court and placed on enhanced supervision including electronic home monitoring and GPS.
• Respond to potential GPS violations that may include contacting alleged victims to notify them of critical situations, contacting law enforcement to respond to emergency situations or to request welfare checks, informing the District Attorney's Office Domestic Violence Unit of critical situations.
• Reporting to local jails, primarily the Arapahoe County jail, to install GPS devices on defendants as needed.
• Monitor the Pretrial Services in-custody list.
• Assist the GPS Case Management Unit with updating offender and victim information.
• Assist with bond reports for first advisement hearings.
• Maintain an administrative caseload of pretrial defendants
• Serves as a Court-appointed Bond Commissioner and makes recommendations to judges that bond be revoked on subsequent arrest or problem clients when there is imminent danger to the community.

• Knowledge and some experience of the criminal justice system and court procedures.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Working knowledge of interviewing and case management techniques.
• Working knowledge and experience in a variety of PC software such as Microsoft Office and Salesforce products.
• Experience working in an accurate, independent organized manner.
• Communication: Must be able to adequately address issues and problems through effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Experience in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with department heads, professional peers, supervisors, other employees, defendants and the general public.
• Ability to prepare and maintain moderately complex clerical records, reports, and filing system.
• Ability to make good decision independently based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgement. Uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
• Ability to take responsibility for all work activities and personal actions; acknowledges and learns from mistakes without blaming others; recognizes the impact of one's behavior on others.
• Organizes and prioritizes work activities so that work is completed thoroughly, accurately and efficiently. Excellent time management skills are required.
• Ability to develop cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working with and through others toward a solution.
• Attendance and punctuality is essential to being a successful Pretrial Officer.
• Access to reliable internet is essential.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, public administration or related field.
• A minimum of 1 year experience working in the criminal justice or social services environment
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing with includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) check and background check.

• Possession of a valid Class "R" Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office. Travel to the satellite offices, community corrections programs, or other specified location may be required as business needs dictate.

• In home office environment spends 90% of each day sitting and another 10% either walking or standing.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Oral and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as the telephone and computer email system.
• Constant use of hand, finger, and eye coordination enabling operation of office and field equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work related equipment.

* Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.

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