Pretrial Officer (CJS Officer II)

Douglas County, CO•Castle Rock, CO

10d•$55,364 - $83,046•Onsite

About The Position

The Pretrial Officer (CJS Officer II) supports multiple Douglas County Community Justice Services programs, including Pretrial Release, Alternative Services/Useful Public Service, In-Home Detention, electronic monitoring, and the Douglas County Multiple Offender Program. The role works directly with defendants and collaborates with courts, attorneys, probation officers, nonprofit organizations, law enforcement, and other community service providers. The officer helps individuals understand and meet court-ordered requirements and provides decision-makers with timely, accurate information. The position supervises defendants on Pretrial Release, interviews defendants to gather and verify information for bail decisions, and obtains and enters criminal history information using relevant state and national databases. It also manages caseloads involving in-home detention and the Multiple Offender Program, coordinates electronic monitoring, and places defendants in nonprofit agencies for community service. The officer monitors client and agency performance, reports compliance or noncompliance to the courts and other parties, attends hearings, maintains case and bond records, and prepares program statistics and reports. Additional duties include GPS installation and monitoring, participating in an on-call rotation once fully trained, and other assigned work. The position is based in Castle Rock, Colorado. The posted pay range is $55,364 to $83,046 annually; the generally applicable hiring range is $55,364 to $69,205 annually. Hiring salary takes qualifications, education, and experience into consideration. Douglas County describes its benefits package as including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, along with additional resources supporting health, growth, and well-being.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in criminal justice, social science, or a similar related field; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
Successful completion of a criminal background check, including fingerprinting through a national database.
The position may require taking an Oath of Office for Eighteenth Judicial District Bond Commissioner.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years’ experience working in the criminal justice system, case management, and/or pretrial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise defendants placed under Pretrial Release to support court appearance and compliance with bond conditions; report compliance or noncompliance to the courts, District Attorneys, and defense counsel.
Interview felony and misdemeanor defendants to establish and verify residence, family ties, employment, and criminal history for court bail decisions.
Obtain and enter defendant information using the Colorado Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center (CCIC/NCIC) and the Colorado Judicial Information System, and include gathered information in reports to the courts.
Receive referrals and provide electronic monitoring in Pretrial Release, In-Home Detention, and the Douglas County Multiple Offender Program.
Maintain and monitor caseloads of defendants ordered to complete in-home detention and the Multiple Offender Program.
Receive referrals for court-ordered community service; interview, screen, and place defendants with appropriate nonprofit agencies.
Develop, monitor, and visit nonprofit referral agencies to support effective placements and adherence to safety guidelines and program rules.
Monitor client performance with referral agencies and prepare written reports regarding compliance or noncompliance with court orders.
Attend court hearings to gather and clarify information regarding Pretrial Release and Useful Public Service/Alternative Services programs.
Enter and maintain bond reports and client supervision information in the division database; prepare monthly statistics and assist with quarterly and annual program reports.
Provide GPS installation and monitoring for court-ordered clients.
Participate in the on-call rotation once fully trained.
Perform other duties as assigned.