Community Justice Services Officer I

This position will Interview felony and misdemeanor defendants in the Douglas County Detention Center for the purpose of establishing and verifying residence, family ties, employment, and past criminal history to assist the District/County courts in setting appropriate bail bonds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

• Secures defendant’s information from the Colorado Crime Information Center / National Crime Information Center (NCIC/CCIC), and the Colorado Judicial Information System. The defendant’s information is entered into the above stated databases to verify whether the defendant has a prior criminal history. Information is gathered and included in the report submitted to the Douglas County District/County courts.
• Enters and maintains updated bond reports and client supervision information on the Division’s computer database system.
• Shall be proficient in all the electronic monitoring equipment deployed by the Community Justice Services Department (monitoring, installation and problem solving)
• Respond to GPS violations that occur after hours. Communicates with the on-call Judge, District Attorney, and law enforcement to execute applications to revoke bond when appropriate.
• Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social science or a similar related field is required.
• One year of experience working in the criminal justice system or related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• May require taking an Oath of Office for Eighteenth Judicial District Bond Commissioner.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.

For more information on job functions, requirements and to apply please visit: https://douglasco.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2223?c=douglasco