Criminal Justice Services Officer I

Application closing date: 5/15/2026

Hiring pay range: $24.64 - $29.57

Full pay range: $24.64 - $34.50

SUPERVISION:

Non-Supervisory.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

(These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment)

Core responsibilities for both Residential and Non-Residential Programs:

• 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. Responsible for ensuring 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. Duties include:
  • 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.
  • Will be trained in and expected to utilize Motivation Interviewing processes effectively.

• • 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.
• Observes departmental policies and procedures, standard operational procedures, Division of Criminal Justice standards, and Evidence Based Practices.
  • Complete and maintain required certifications related to crisis intervention, motivational interviewing and other certifications required by the State of Colorado’s Division of Criminal Justice.
• Communicate 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.
  • May be required to restrain hostile and chemically affected inmates.

• Complete and maintain required certifications related to crisis intervention, motivational interviewing and other certifications required by the State of Colorado’s Division of Criminal Justice.
• Drives County vehicles to transport clients to employment, other correctional facilities, counseling, and medical appointments.
• When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of Commissioners, all Garfield County employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker.

Residential Program:

• Perform security functions within the residential facility ensuring the safety of inmates and staff; perform 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.

Non-Residential Programs:

• Supervise County and District Court inmates in a non-traditional incarceration program in a community setting. Develop 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.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

(Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position)

• Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do.
• Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs.
• Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency.
• Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.
• Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
• Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Gyms

To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/human-resources/benefits-brochure/