Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Pretrial Services Associate (Bilingual Preferred)  Category Criminal Justice/Community Corrections   Description Hiring pay range: $23.83 - $29.79 Full pay range: $23.83 - $35.75   SUPERVISION: Non-Supervisory. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Performs a variety of criminal justice duties related to the assessment, monitoring and supervising of adult defendants in the Pretrial Services Program. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment) Pretrial Services: Monitors and supervise defendants, including but not limited to; phone calls, completing intake and orientation, case meetings, drug and alcohol testing, whereabouts monitoring and compliance, physical appearance checkups and curfew monitoring. Assists with interviewing new defendants, preparing reports and appearing in court for arraignment hearings and subpoenas. Responds to defendant problems/pretrial misconduct including but not limited to counseling to influence behavior modification, mediate disputes, and performs crisis intervention as needed. Assist defendant with understanding their bond requirements. Help to overcome obstacles to ensure they are meeting those requirements. Refer and know resources that may help. Responds to defendant incidents, crisis, and violations. May need to talk with law enforcement. Conduct pretrial screens of individuals to assess and determine risk levels using the Colorado Pretrial Assessment Tool (CPAT). Be accepted and maintain access to CBI/FBI database. Initiate and maintain accurate and complete case documentation and correspondence. Make initial/re-evaluation release recommendations to the courts in formal reports. Re-evaluate individuals to assess the need for more or less supervision as needed. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, employees, supervisors, other Departments/Offices, and other agencies. Review all work products to ensure highest level of quality. Meet daily court deadlines and weekly reports to the court. Position is considered a marginal driving requirement and may be required to travel throughout the County on an occasional basis. Observe safety precautions and use County property in a safe and professional manner. 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. 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. Change Management: General knowledge of change management best practices and ability to manage the transition to minimize impact and downtime. Analytical Thinking: Able to consider the best approach and investigate alternatives. Pretrial Expertise: Knowledge of constitutional case law pertaining to Criminal Justice Services and Colorado criminal laws that pertain to residential programs and judicial proceedings. Ability to learn the Colorado Pretrial Assessment Tool (CPAT).   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as determined by Garfield County may be substituted for the following requirements.) Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: Two years of experience in criminal justice, human services, or a related field. Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver’s license. CPR Certification. Additional Requirements: Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment. No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years. No record of driver’s license suspension or revocation in any state PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical activities and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. REQUIRED PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Sitting: The primary task involves sitting at a desk, computer, or workstation for extended periods, performing administrative tasks and using computer equipment. Lifting and Carrying: Occasional lifting and carrying of lightweight office supplies, documents, or small packages may be required, typically not exceeding 15 pounds. Bending and Reaching: May involve occasional bending or reaching to access office equipment, files, or supplies within standard office settings. Grasping and Typing: Ability to use a keyboard, mouse, and office equipment, demonstrating fine motor skills for typing, clicking, and manipulating documents. Visual Acuity: Clear vision for reading printed and on-screen materials, including text, graphics, and data, and for viewing computer monitors for extended periods. Hearing: Adequate hearing to engage in conversations, respond to telephone calls, and interact with colleagues in a typical office environment. Walking/Mobility: Occasional short walks, or mobility, within the office premises may be necessary to attend meetings, access common areas, or collaborate with colleagues. Stamina: Maintain the ability to maintain focus, productivity, and attention to detail while working at a desk for standard office hours. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous situations, which may involve physically violent persons, interviewing mentally or emotionally disturbed persons or bodily injury from biohazards, infections, or blood-borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud depending on locations; at times the noise level may be loud. There are frequent interruptions and multiple demands. WORK HOURS: Hours are typically 6:00am to 2:00pm Monday through Sunday with rotating shifts. There may be times when an employee may need to work outside the established work week, such as after hours or on the weekend. REQUIRED TRAVEL: The employee is regularly required to travel within the County. TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT: Computer and relevant software applications, spreadsheets, calendars, and word processing. Will also work with calculators, telephone systems, and mobile phones. NOTE: This position requires a pre-employment background check which will include a Criminal Background Check, Education Verification, Employment Verification, and Motor Vehicle Record. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these items. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Nothing in this job description restricts Garfield County’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description describes the County’s current assignment of essential functions. Those functions may change at any time as the needs of the County change or for other reasons deemed appropriate by the County. This position is Open Until Filled unless specified otherwise.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location Glenwood Springs, Colorado.   Benefit Information To view information about our benefits package, please visithttps://www.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/   Hiring Range $23.83 - $29.79   Full Pay Range $23.83 - $35.75   Driving Classification Marginal   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Req Number CRI-24-00001   Open Date 2/21/2024   About the Organization Garfield County, Colorado consists of rugged alpine vistas and high desert mountains in the Rocky Mountain region, which dwells along the Continental Divide. Garfield County is located in western Colorado, where outdoor recreation opportunities abound, including hunting, fishing, hiking, rafting and kayaking, biking, skiing and snowboarding. It is home to the second largest designated wilderness area in Colorado - the Flattops Wilderness, the world's largest mineral hot springs pool, a popular family ski resort, and Hanging Lake, designated as a National Natural Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior in 2011.   EOE Statement Garfield County is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently accepting applications. 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