Criminal Justice Community Corrections Specialist - Swings
About The Position
Do you want to make a difference and change lives EVERY DAY? Do you have what it takes to be a positive influence on people in the criminal justice system? Are you looking for an entry level position to get your foot in the door? No previous experience required! Make a difference by working with a company committed to enhancing client's success. RISE UP with us by incorporating our values every day. R espect I ntegrity S ervice E mpathy U nderstanding P rofessionalism Intervention, Inc ., a Colorado non-profit, provides services within the criminal justice system across the state of Colorado including sobriety monitoring (UAs/BAs), electronic monitoring, probation supervision and community corrections. We offer: Commitment to employee training and career growth Opportunity to make a difference while gaining experience in the criminal justice field Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) retirement program with generous company match and immediate vesting Paid holiday, vacation and sick time Shift incentive for overnight and holidays Intervention is a qualified employer under the public service student loan forgiveness ( PSLF ) program Shift differential for overnight and weekend hours Title: Community Corrections Specialist This is an entry level Criminal Justice position Starting Pay Range: $18.27 - $ 21.01 /hr (based on shift differential) Location: Lakewood, Co Hours: Swing Shift (Full-Time) Must have availability to work weekends, nights, holidays, and at other facilities. OVERVIEW Guides clients toward pro-social behavior and protects the safety of the staff, clients and community at large through monitoring and enforcing policies, rules and regulations with residential, non-residential and out client services clients. Support, promote and adhere to the mission, values and Code of Conduct of Intervention Inc. Reflect Intervention Inc.s’ commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Educate clients and ensure compliance with facility policies, rules and regulations Conduct internal and external rounds and headcounts throughout the facility to ensure safety and monitor compliance with policies. Support acceptable and issue sanctions for unacceptable behaviors through application of behavioral guidelines Monitor testing of same sex clients through urinalysis and breathalyzer Perform pat searches, facility inspections and room searches to inspect for contraband and ensure clients are adhering to policies Regular and predictable attendance, flexibility in schedule/shift changes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred
- 2 years customer service and/or security experience
- Basic ability to enter data, generate reports and create communications from variety of software programs and databases
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to remain calm and deescalate stressful situations
- Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
- Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Company staff, stakeholders, and with diverse client base.
- Must pass background check and have ability to access state criminal databases
- Ability to walk about a multi-floor building quickly and frequently
- Ability to lift and move furnishings while conducting searches
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Valid driver's license preferred
Responsibilities
- Guides clients toward pro-social behavior and protects the safety of the staff, clients and community at large through monitoring and enforcing policies, rules and regulations with residential, non-residential and out client services clients.
- Support, promote and adhere to the mission, values and Code of Conduct of Intervention Inc.
- Reflect Intervention Inc.s’ commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
- Educate clients and ensure compliance with facility policies, rules and regulations
- Conduct internal and external rounds and headcounts throughout the facility to ensure safety and monitor compliance with policies.
- Support acceptable and issue sanctions for unacceptable behaviors through application of behavioral guidelines
- Monitor testing of same sex clients through urinalysis and breathalyzer
- Perform pat searches, facility inspections and room searches to inspect for contraband and ensure clients are adhering to policies
- Regular and predictable attendance, flexibility in schedule/shift changes.
Benefits
- Commitment to employee training and career growth
- Opportunity to make a difference while gaining experience in the criminal justice field
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement program with generous company match and immediate vesting
- Paid holiday, vacation and sick time
- Shift incentive for overnight and holidays
- Intervention is a qualified employer under the public service student loan forgiveness ( PSLF ) program
- Shift differential for overnight and weekend hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
