Criminal Justice Specialist - #1404407

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of criminal justice duties related to the interviewing,

assessing, monitoring of defendants and sentenced offenders in the local and

state criminal justice system. Will provide services to Community-Based

clientele, including Pretrial, Diversion, Deferred, Useful Public

Service, Electronic Monitoring and Day Reporting Program clients;

generally, in a community-based office or detention office setting.

Essential Job Functions

First point of contact for new program clients at the Community Based Services

Building, completes intakes, explains program guidelines and expectations.

May conduct interviews of defendants in the detention facility and prepare

detailed pretrial reports and provide information for courts and attorneys for

the purposes of informed bond hearings. Will also evaluate and recommend

defendants for release from detention with or without supervision and/or

eligibility for various diversion programs.

Performs work in the reception area of the community-based facility,

providing positive customer service to both clients and community members,

as well as maintaining facility and staff security. Collects, deciphers,

and enters data utilizing multiple computer programs. Supervises client drug

and alcohol tests and collects urinalysis samples.

Monitors clients in the community to ensure compliance with program and court

requirements, including supervision of defendant's bond requirements or

diversion/deferred judicial contracts and conditions. This includes meeting

with defendants and writing reports to attorneys and/or the court, and

other various supervision tasks.

Appears in court regularly for a variety of hearings including arraignment

hearings, and may testify in court for probation hearings, bond revocation

hearings, hearings on client progress etc.

Responds to client problems and/or inappropriate behavior; provides

guidance to clients to influence behavior modification stemming from

evidence-based practices and skills; mediates disputes; explores

problem-solving techniques; performs crisis intervention as appropriate,

as well as motivational interviewing. Assesses clients and makes appropriate

referrals to various community agencies for services.

May provide supervision and monitoring of Division of Youth Corrections,

Probation and Parole Offenders ensuring compliance with supervision and

program conditions in either a community based or residential setting.

May monitor a residential community corrections facility, which is open 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.

Initiates random and regular monitoring of clients; completes security

rounds; supervises client behavior and activities; conducts medication

monitoring activities, checks clients in and out of the facility. Conducts

on-site employment visits and home visits. Performs home searches, client

Searches, Vehicle Searches, And Other Security Functions As Assigned.

Responds to client incidents, crisis and violations in the field and

coordinates law enforcement assistance. May be required to restrain hostile or

chemically affected individuals and transport them to appropriate facilities.

Collects fees and payments through various methods including cash, provides

receipts and secures such in accordance with approved financial procedures.

Uses various computer applications and documents and enters data to record

information. Responsible for writing incident reports, application

Referrals, Client Intakes And Other Administrative Paperwork As Required.

Work involves shift work other than regular business hours including

weekends, evenings and holidays and rotating.

Oral and written communications must be clear, effective and professional.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

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

fingerprinting.

Education 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

Supplemental Information