Criminal Justice Officer - CJSD - #257030

Job Summary

Performs a variety of criminal justice duties related to the monitoring and

control of adult offenders in residential and non-residential Community

Corrections Programs. Community Corrections Programs may include: Day

Reporting Program, Pretrial Services, Summit View Treatment Services and

Community Service Divisions. Provides crisis intervention and redirects

behavior using behavior modification techniques and skills.

This position is eligible for shift differentials for swing and graveyard

shifts.

Essential Duties

(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions

of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may

be required. Our company reserves the right to modify or change the duties or

essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be

performed by all incumbents.)

Monitors a residential community corrections facility, 24 hours per day

ensuring the security, safety and well-being of the public, staff and

clients by direct observation, use of video surveillance and monitoring

alarms.

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

Provides additional supervision and monitoring of Division of Youth

Services, Probation and Parole Offenders ensuring compliance with

supervision plans, program regulations and parole and probation conditions

in either a residential setting or while the client is living in the

community.

Conducts interviews of defendants in detention facilities, writes detailed

reports and provides information to the local courts; making bond

recommendations. Will also evaluate and recommend defendants for release from

detention with supervision.

Will closely monitor clients in the community to ensure compliance with

program and court requirements by using electronic (Global Positioning

Satellite Systems) monitoring.

Administers drug and alcohol testing and collects urinalysis samples for

testing following evidence collection procedures. Will conduct home and

employment visits and responds to crisis and emergencies with assistance from

law enforcement.

Initiates random and regular monitoring of clients; performs formal and

informal head counts; completes security rounds while on duty; supervises

client behavior and activities; checks clients in and out of the facility.

Conducts on-site employment visits and home visits. Responds to client

incidents, crisis and violations in the field and coordinates law

enforcement assistance.

Provides client transportation to employment, counseling and medical

appointments. Provides medication monitoring, and collects money for deposit

into client accounts. Uses various computer applications and document and

enters data to record information.

In accordance with the Division of Criminal Justice Standards conducts off

site checks and authorized activity verifications; conducts client

searches, vehicle searches and room searches, verifies employment search

for unemployed clients. Will also transport clients from various correctional

facilities, including to the local detention facility.

Responsible for writing incident reports, application referrals, resident

intakes and other administrative paperwork as required. May testify in

court, probation hearings or parole board hearings.

Teaches cognitive problem solving skills in a group setting and intervenes in

conflicts or problems that may arise. May be required to restrain hostile or

chemically affected individuals and transport them to appropriate facilities.

Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Must be 21 years of age and successfully pass a background check, including

fingerprinting.

E Ucation And Experience

High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by training programs in the

area of assignment.

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the

Licenses And Certifications

knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

CPR certification and Basic First Aid Certification (can be obtained after

hire)

CPI (Crisis Intervention) Certification (can be obtained after hire)

Motivational Interviewing Skills Preferred.

Valid Colorado Driver's License