Criminal Justice Services Officer I

Garfield County Colorado•Rifle, CO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs a variety of criminal justice duties in a residential or non-residential program as assigned. Primary responsibilities include the monitoring and control of adult offenders. On-the-job training is provided for this entry-level position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of work experience in customer service.
Experience can include a combination of education, training and work experience in Criminal Justice or closely related field.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment.
No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years.
No record of driver’s license suspension or revocation in any state.
Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required.
Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.
Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects, such as detention cell doors, restraints, or emergency response gear, often exceeding 50 pounds, using proper technique.
Capable of frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling when conducting room checks, inspections, or assisting clients with movements.
Ability to use a keyboard, mouse, and office equipment, demonstrating fine motor skills for typing, clicking, and manipulating documents.
Able to be prepared for physical contact when working with individual clients or conducting searches, ensuring safety and compliance with established procedures.
Must possess clear vision for observing client behavior, identifying potential security threats, and reading critical information on documents or screens.
Able to stand for extended periods and move quickly to respond to security incidents, as well as patrol detention facilities.
Capable of ascending and descending stairs, ladders, or obstacles within detention facilities when securing areas or conducting inspections.
Able to reach, grasp, and manipulate objects within confined spaces or client rooms while maintaining situational awareness.
Possess excellent hearing and auditory perception to respond to radio communications, alarms, and instructions from colleagues and superiors.
Ability to sit during short breaks, complete incident reports, or monitor surveillance equipment in detention control centers.
Maintain physical stamina to perform physically demanding tasks, respond to security incidents, and endure long shifts, often under stressful conditions.
Pre-employment background check which will include a Criminal Background Check, Employment Verification, and Motor Vehicle Record.
Upon start date, an additional, more in depth background check is required, along with submitting to a fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

CACEO certifications for code enforcement preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors the County's residential and non-residential programs as assigned which includes: community corrections facilities, and court-referred individuals with community-based sentence requirements.
Ensures the security, safety, and well-being of the public, staff, and clients by direct observation, use of video surveillance, and monitoring alarms including Global Positioning Satellite Systems.
Conducts security activities consistent with departmental policy, including random client body searches and vehicle, room, and facility searches; monitors medication; conducts breath tests.
Conducts on-site employment visits and home visits.
Responds to client incidents, crises, and violations in the field and coordinates law enforcement assistance.
Administers drug and alcohol testing and collects urinalysis samples for testing following evidence-collection procedures.
Collects money for deposit into client accounts.
Processes and releases inmates, including taking their photographs and obtaining a serviceable set of fingerprint impressions.
Monitors and reports on the presence of smoke, unusual or excessive noise, odors, etc.
Provides crisis intervention counseling using correctional practices and Motivational Interviewing skills.
Responds to client problems and/or inappropriate behavior; provides counseling to influence behavior modification; mediates disputes; explores problem-solving techniques; performs crisis intervention as appropriate.
May be required to restrain hostile and chemically affected clients or inmates.
Observes departmental policies and procedures, standard operational procedures, Division of Criminal Justice standards, and Evidence Based Practices.
Completes and maintains required certifications related to crisis intervention, motivational interviewing and other certifications required by the State of Colorado's Division of Criminal Justice.
Communicates effectively and coherently in court, at parole hearings, with department personnel and inmates.
Uses radio, intercom, and telephone communications systems.
Communicates with professional visitors and the public, providing information, directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes.
Maintains current and accurate incident reports and other required documentation.
Writes incident reports, application referrals, resident intakes, and other administrative paperwork.
Prepares investigative reports using sketches, symbols, and mathematical computations.
Observes safety precautions and uses and maintains County property in a safe and professional manner.
Drives County vehicles to transport clients to employment, other correctional facilities, counseling, and medical appointments.
Performs security functions within the residential facility ensuring the safety of inmates and staff.
Performs home checks on non-residential status clients and conduct pass location verifications in and around the County pursuant to the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) standards.
Supervises County and District Court inmates in a non-traditional incarceration program in a community setting.
Develops working relationships with non-profit and governmental agencies in performing community work projects ensuring the safety of the public and inmates in the completion of these projects.
Other duties as assigned.