Application closing date: 11/06/2026 Hiring pay range: $24.64 - $29.57 Full pay range: $24.64 - $34.50 FLSA: Non-Exempt SUPERVISION: Non-Supervisory. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Performs a variety of criminal justice duties in a residential or non-residential program as assigned. Primary responsibilities include the monitoring and control of adult offenders. On-the-job training is provided for this entry-level position. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment) Core responsibilities for both Residential and Non-Residential Programs: - Monitors the County's residential and non-residential programs as assigned which includes: community corrections facilities, and court-referred individuals with community-based sentence requirements. Responsible for ensuring the security, safety, and well-being of the public staff, and clients by direct observation, use of video surveillance, and monitoring alarms including Global Positioning Satellite Systems. Duties include:
- Conducts security activities consistent with departmental policy, including random client body searches and vehicle, room, and facility searches; monitors medication; conducts breath tests.
- Conducts on-site employment visits and home visits. Responds to client incidents, crises, and violations in the field and coordinates law enforcement assistance.
- Administers drug and alcohol testing and collects urinalysis samples for testing following evidence-collection procedures.
- Collects money for deposit into client accounts.
- Processes and releases inmates, including taking their photographs and obtaining a serviceable set of fingerprint impressions. Monitors and reports on the presence of smoke, unusual or excessive noise, odors, etc.
- Provides crisis intervention counseling using correctional practices and Motivational Interviewing skills.
- Will be trained in and expected to utilize Motivation Interviewing processes effectively.
- 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.
- May be required to restrain hostile and chemically affected clients.
- Observes departmental policies and procedures, standard operational procedures, Division of Criminal Justice standards, and Evidence Based Practices.
- Complete and maintain required certifications related to crisis intervention, motivational interviewing and other certifications required by the State of Colorado's Division of Criminal Justice.
- Communicate effectively and coherently in court, at parole hearings, with department personnel and inmates.
- Uses radio, intercom, and telephone communications systems.
- Communicates with professional visitors and the public, providing information, directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes.
- Maintains current and accurate incident reports and other required documentation.
- Writes incident reports, application referrals, resident intakes, and other administrative paperwork.
- Prepares investigative reports using sketches, symbols, and mathematical computations.
- Observes safety precautions and uses and maintains County property in a safe and professional manner.
- May be required to restrain hostile and chemically affected inmates.
- Complete and maintain required certifications related to crisis intervention, motivational interviewing and other certifications required by the State of Colorado's Division of Criminal Justice.
- Drives County vehicles to transport clients to employment, other correctional facilities, counseling, and medical appointments.
- 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.
Residential Program: - Perform security functions within the residential facility ensuring the safety of inmates and staff; perform home checks on non-residential status clients and conduct pass location verifications in and around the County pursuant to the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) standards.
Non-Residential Programs: - Supervise County and District Court inmates in a non-traditional incarceration program in a community setting. Develop working relationships with non-profit and governmental agencies in performing community work projects ensuring the safety of the public and inmates in the completion of these projects.
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.
BENEFITS: - Medical, Vision, Dental
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Gyms
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