Criminal Justice Community Corrections Specialist -Days (Male)

Intervention • Henderson, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Intervention, Inc. is a Colorado nonprofit that provides services within the criminal justice system, including sobriety monitoring, electronic monitoring, probation supervision, and community corrections. This entry-level role guides clients toward pro-social behavior while helping protect staff, clients, and the community by monitoring and enforcing facility policies, rules, and regulations. The position supports residential, nonresidential, and outpatient services. No previous experience is required, although the listed minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of customer service and/or security experience.

The role is located in Henderson and is full-time on the day shift. Because it involves directly observing male clients submitting urinalysis specimens, the employer identifies being male as a bona fide occupational qualification and will consider only male applicants. Pay is $19.10–$21.96 per hour, depending on shift differential.

The specialist orients clients to facility rules, monitors conduct and compliance, conducts facility rounds and searches, responds to emergencies, documents incidents, and communicates relevant information to staff. The role also includes monitoring client movements, testing, medication, visitors, meals, chores, and counts; handling deposits and property; transporting clients in a company van; and completing required reports and paperwork. Regular and predictable attendance is expected, with flexibility for schedule or shift changes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of customer service and/or security experience.
• Basic computer skills, including entering data, generating reports, and creating communications using software programs and databases.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and de-escalate stressful or crisis situations.
• Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the client population and appropriate techniques and practices for working with that population.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member with company staff, stakeholders, and a diverse client base.
• Must pass a background check and be able to access state criminal databases.
• Ability to walk quickly and frequently throughout a multi-floor building.
• Ability to lift and move furnishings while conducting searches.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be male, as the employer states that direct observation of male clients submitting urinalysis specimens makes this a bona fide occupational qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote the company’s mission, values, policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct, and treat people with dignity and respect.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client and company information and comply with applicable laws and contractual obligations.
• Orient new clients to facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Monitor and enforce facility rules and behavioral guidelines, and report or investigate client violations as directed.
• Educate and train clients and staff on safety and security procedures.
• Communicate incidents and relevant information promptly and accurately through computer entries, logs, and direct communication; review communication systems at least daily.
• Conduct internal and external facility rounds and monitor for improper conduct or unauthorized people.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and report decisions or problems to the supervisor on duty.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and outside referral sources, and provide customer service to visitors.
• Prepare complete, legible, and accurate disciplinary and incident reports before the end of the shift.
• Monitor client movement into and out of the facility and ensure sign-in and sign-out procedures are followed.
• Conduct phone and on-site monitoring of clients at work and in the community according to policy.
• Document client room and bed assignment changes.
• Monitor client urinalysis and breathalyzer testing.
• Conduct pat searches, facility inspections, and room searches for contraband and policy compliance.
• Complete required headcounts and facility checks, visually verifying and documenting client locations.
• Document, store, and disburse client medication according to prescribed dosage and schedule.
• Contact authorities and properly file escape reports; collect and secure property belonging to escapees or terminated clients.
• Complete and fax daily DOC counts as required.
• Accept client deposits, issue receipts, and secure payments in the security office safe.
• Transport clients in a company van.
• Supervise visitors and manage visitor sign-in and sign-out through the security office.
• Coordinate meal sign-ups and monitor the dining hall during mealtimes.
• Retrieve and release property to authorized pickup persons.
• Assign, monitor, and record chores as required.
• Complete paperwork and documentation accurately and promptly.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, CCS meetings, other required meetings, and required training; apply training and follow safety procedures.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance and flexibility for schedule or 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.
• Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Shift differential for overnight and weekend hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED