Criminal Justice Services Compliance Officer I, II

Delta County Colorado•Delta, CO

2d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Criminal Justice Services Compliance Officer supervises individuals released on bond, with pretrial services as a condition of that bond to ensure adherence to the conditions of their release and pre-trial proceedings. The position should focus on supervision with the intent to maximize court appearance and public safety. The position consists of two separate tiers, each with increased responsibility, experience, and independent operation. Level I – Applies basic skills while developing some specialized skills in procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization; performs routine and/or repetitive tasks, limited decision making required; generally, works under close supervision; has no or limited experience; work is performed from within specific limits of established procedures and/or defined instructions. (0-3 years of experience) Level II – Applies skills and job knowledge in area of specialization; applies procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet needs of area of specialization at an intermediate level of knowledge and understanding; may work on non-routine tasks, projects, and applications; resolves issues/makes working decisions within area of specialization or responsibility with minimal supervision. (minimum of 2 years of experience in the role)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, human services, social work, social sciences or related field is required. May substitute four (4) years of demonstrable intermediate and independent case management in a criminal justice system, community mental health organizations and the similar.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in criminal justice, social services, court services, law enforcement, community mental health, compliance officer or case management is required.
Three (3) or more years’ experience working in a pretrial services program or closely related field required.
Complete all duties of the previous level at an intermediate level with minimal supervision.
Must be proficient in installation and monitoring of electronic monitoring equipment.
Must be adept at administering validated risk assessment tools, detailed court reports and compliance monitoring at an intermediate level.
Must have demonstrated advanced proficiency in monitoring at least 10 (ten) high risk offenders.
Must have demonstrated proficiency in case judgement as evidenced by others seeking advice and recommendation in case specifics.
Combination of education and experience could waive specific requirement.
Current and valid Colorado Driver’s License required
Must be eligible and able to obtain Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC)/National Crime Information Center (NCIC) clearance within two (2) months of hire.
Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security policy, a person shall be denied access to CJI if either of the following is true: The individual has an active warrant; The individual has a felony conviction (even if the individual was a juvenile or the case has been sealed [unless sealed after dismissal]).
Basic criminal procedure and court operations
Case management principles
Pretrial release concepts and methods
Geolocation equipment and related software applications
Drug and alcohol testing rules, practices, and procedures
Basic mathematics, including simple statistical analysis
Communicating effectively in oral and written forms; correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation
Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone; de-escalation principles and methods
Criminal history acquisition and dissemination rules and practices
Walk, stand, sit, type, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools, reach with hands and arms, talk, listen, hear, read, see, lift Lifting: 25-pound requirement
Normal office environment, occasional severe weather (heat, cold, ice)
None
Verbal assault on the telephone or in person is possible, may unknowingly come into contact with communicable diseases, position requires work in a secure correctional environment, in monitored proximity to inmates

Nice To Haves

Bilingual with ability to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently is preferred.

Responsibilities

Acquire and maintain criminal history information and other information relating to defendants’ pretrial flight risk and/or danger to the community; verify the accuracy of such information, including without limitation the defendant’s residence and employment history.
Prepare reports concerning defendants’ pretrial flight risk and/or danger to the community; makes recommendations to the court concerning pretrial release and any conditions attendant thereto; report and respond to questions by court officials in connection with pretrial release determinations as necessary.
Ensure that defendants released by the court pending adjudication of their charges timely execute pretrial supervision contracts and any other required documents; ensures that all documentation generated, acquired, or compiled in connection with the criminal justice services program is maintained in accordance with prescribed procedures.
Monitor, track, and assists the court with ensuring defendants’ compliance with all conditions of pretrial release which may include, without limitation, drug/alcohol testing, remaining within a designated geographic area, and refraining from contact with an alleged victim; timely report defendants’ non-compliance with such conditions to the court.
Collect and monitor drug and alcohol testing insofar as such testing is a condition of pretrial release.
Administer geo-locating software and hardware insofar as the use of such items is necessary to track defendants’ compliance with conditions of pretrial release; maintain inventory of appropriate equipment.
Responsible for overall case management of defendants in the criminal justice services program.
Update and maintain the case management software and ensure information in it is accurate and up to date.
Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with established procedures; follow all applicable laws, regulations, and/or contractual or Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) requirements concerning the acquisition and dissemination of criminal history information.
Refer defendants to appropriate agencies for assistance/services as needed, and monitor the defendant’s participation in the referrals.
Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including Judges, court staff, providers and defendants.
Compile and summarize information and prepare routine or special reports to the court.
Effectively and efficiently operate court software and other software applications, including without limitation case management applications, geo-location, databases, background, word processing, spreadsheets and similar applications.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
Organize work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines; works independently.
Represent the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with co-workers, stakeholders, collaborators, and the public.
The primary location of employment for this position is the designated Delta County office/location with the exception of required duties that are to be performed off site as necessary. The employee is required to perform the majority (generally, at least 95%) of assigned duties from this designated office/location to allow for client, customer and coworker access and collaboration, unless prior written approval for an alternative arrangement, such as temporary remote work, has been granted by the employee's direct supervisor and/or department head and maintained in the employee personnel file.
Reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality are considered essential functions of this job. Employees are expected to be at their work area and ready to work at the scheduled start time to ensure consistent service delivery and operational efficiency.
Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work department goals, objectives and activities.
Attend court conferences and hearings for defendants.
Submit detailed written reports to the appropriate entities.
Transport defendants to and from court to maximize court appearance and other court ordered appointments.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks; and participating in professional organizations.
Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
Occasionally works some holidays to maintain program requirements and laws.
Occasional travel may be required for conferences and training.
Complete all duties of level I at an intermediate level with minimal supervision.
Keep statistics for the preparation of monthly reports, reports to the Board of Advisors, and annual state reporting required by statutes including, but not limited to public safety, failure to appear, technical compliance cases, supervised electronic monitoring and behavioral health treatment attendance.
Responsible for maintaining Electronic Monitoring program and defendant tracking including inventory, vendor relationship, losses and corrective actions.
Supervise high-risk/high-needs defendants, intensely concentrating on connecting these individuals with community-cased resources.
Provide training and support to level I compliance officers.
Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing treatment and results data and trends that may be used by the Criminal Justice Services Manager in grant applications, quarterly and annual reporting.
Coordinate transportation, safety and vehicle maintenance through the County processes.
Should the Board of County Commissioners or another authorized representative issue a local disaster declaration in Delta County, all Delta County employees may be called upon to serve as disaster service workers.