Entry Level Criminal Justice Technician - male

Intervention • Lakewood, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Intervention, Inc., a Colorado non-profit, provides services within the criminal justice system across the state of Colorado including sobriety monitoring (UAs/BAs), electronic monitoring, probation supervision and community corrections. This is an entry level Criminal Justice position. The role provides drug and alcohol sobriety monitoring of court-ordered offenders and other clients. Because this position requires direct observation of males submitting specimens for urinalysis, being male has been determined to be a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification and only males will be considered for the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); OR one year customer service experience and/or training.
• Because this position requires direct observation of males submitting specimens for urinalysis, being male has been determined to be a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification and only males will be considered for the position.
• Exceptional organizational and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills to enter data, generate reports and create communications from variety of software programs and databases.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Company staff, stakeholders, and with diverse client base.
• Must pass background check and have ability to access to state criminal databases.

Responsibilities

• Support, promote and adhere to the mission, values and Code of Conduct of Intervention Inc.
• Reflect Intervention Inc.s’ commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and company information.
• Carry out all duties/responsibilities in accordance with Company values, policies and procedures, applicable laws and contractual obligations.
• Sign in clients to conduct testing.
• Escort clients to and from collection area.
• Visually monitor Urinalysis testing of same sex clients.
• Monitor testing of clients through urine screens, breathalyzer, and oral swabs.
• Follow all policies and protocol on the collection of testing samples.
• Complete all documentation/paperwork, Chain of Custody accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Accept testing fees, issue receipt to clients and secure payment in office safe.
• Assist in processing and reporting all testing results.
• Prepare incident reports, concisely, clearly and completely prior to the end of the shift.
• File all paperwork and documentation accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Communicate and interact professionally with all referral sources, staff and clients.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings.
• Take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
• Remain alert at all times and react quickly, effectively, and calmly in emergency and other high stress situations.
• Maintain cleanliness and professionalism of office, including public and non-public areas
• Provide coverage outside of regular schedule as needed.
• Drive personal car to court, jail and/or other sites as required, including in adverse weather
• Attend all required trainings and apply skills and knowledge.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

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
• Shift differential for overnight and weekend hours

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED