Sr. Probation Officer

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R99977
Full Time Salary Range: $63,696.00 - $96,780.00

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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This posting may be used to create a Talent Pool. Talent Pools may be used for a period of 10 months after the closing date on a job posting.

Notice to Colorado Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Summary of Job Classification:
Performs experienced Probation Officer case management responsibilities, including investigation, assessment, supervision, resource coordination, and monitoring of clients court-ordered for services. Facilitates long-term behavior change of clients through a variety of evidence-based practices in service of recidivism reduction, victim reparation, and community safety. Collaborates and communicates with others involved in the probation life cycle of the client such as courts, attorneys, treatment providers, community resources, and other stakeholders. Mentors and trains less experienced Officers. May direct the work of volunteers or interns.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This posting will be used to create an eligibility list (Talent Pool), to hire a full-time/part-time employee. First review date of applications will be (3/9/26). New applications will be reviewed on the 1st of the month thereafter, and this posting will close on 4/30/26. Applications will no longer be accepted after 4/30/26. The Talent Pool or eligibility list will be valid for 10 months from the closing date of 4/30/26.

This position is part of a progressive job series, and placement will be determined based on minimum qualifications and the relevant experience of the successful applicant. Please refer to the links below for detailed job descriptions of the roles within the series.

Probation Officer | Colorado Judicial Branch

Senior Probation Officer | Colorado Judicial Branch

There are two requisitions posted:
Probation Officer and Senior Probation Officer. We will fill one position within this series based on the district's hiring needs and the qualifications and relevant experience of the selected applicant.

Please apply for each position that aligns with your qualifications to be considered. For example, if you meet the minimum qualifications for more than one of the positions and want to be considered for multiple positions, you must apply for each position individually.

This position requires excellent customer service, computer, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail. There is some variety in the performance of assigned work procedures. Assignment of staff may include a combination of team functions. This position may be housed at any of our three locations within Larimer County (Fort Collins Prospect Park Way, Fort Collins Midpoint Drive and Loveland Police and Courts Building).

The stated salary range represents entry level through maximum compensation for the position as a Probation Officer. Salary offers are based on a wide variety of factors including a candidate’s paid relevant work experience and the Judicial Department Compensation Plan. Salary growth within the job classification is based on market adjustment when applicable as well as the above cited compensation plan. Officers will be eligible to move to Senior Probation Officer classification per the HR personnel rules which includes an increase and movement to a higher pay band.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS