Court Division Supervisor - Criminal and General Sessions

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. The mission of Denver County Court is to administer justice fairly, efficiently, and effectively; provide excellent customer service, and foster a positive environment where employees enjoy their work. The City and County of Denver’s third branch of government is comprised of 19 judges, 4 full-time magistrates, and 300 staff members. Case types include state, civil, small claims, traffic, criminal, and other general sessions cases within the City and County of Denver. The Denver County Court proudly serves the community and continually seeks ways to incorporate procedural fairness and evidence-based practices. As a Criminal and General Sessions Supervisor in the clerks office, you can expect to: Supervise the day-to-day operations for the General Sessions/Criminal Division Act as liaison between court participants, court personnel and various Judicial Officers Plan, schedule, coordinate, assign work and establish goals and priorities for your team Monitor and document team performance, provide ongoing feedback regarding level of performance and formally evaluate team members in relation to performance Develop and lead training programs for your team, while providing actionable feedback Interview and select team members reporting directly to this position and assist with other interviews as necessary Initiate/recommend disciplinary action as necessary Recommend, develop and coordinate the implementation of new procedures Make recommendations to leadership regarding workplace trends and budgetary requirements Any one position may not include all of the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above. The Criminal and General Sessions Division is a fast-paced environment serving many customers with complex legal matters. We are committed to helping people, creating and maintaining an accurate court record, and providing support services to the Judicial Officers. Our employees value customer service, knowledge, engagement, and teamwork. The leadership team works collaboratively to support the mission of the Court and facilitate workplace relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field.
Three (3) years of experience performing technical, paraprofessional, and/ or administrative work.
One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
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Nice To Haves

Some supervisory experience
2 - 3 years serving as a courtroom clerk
Proficiency in process improvement

Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day operations for the General Sessions/Criminal Division
Act as liaison between court participants, court personnel and various Judicial Officers
Plan, schedule, coordinate, assign work and establish goals and priorities for your team
Monitor and document team performance, provide ongoing feedback regarding level of performance and formally evaluate team members in relation to performance
Develop and lead training programs for your team, while providing actionable feedback
Interview and select team members reporting directly to this position and assist with other interviews as necessary
Initiate/recommend disciplinary action as necessary
Recommend, develop and coordinate the implementation of new procedures
Make recommendations to leadership regarding workplace trends and budgetary requirements

Benefits

competitive pay
great benefits
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
132 hours of PTO earned within first year
12 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday
Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
Free RTD Eco Pass
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date