Monitors, supervises and/or provides investigatory work of offenders ordered toprobation in the Colorado Judicial Department.The Probation Officer classification is distinguished from other classifications byinvestigating, monitoring and or supervising various levels and types of offenderscourt ordered to probation.(Applicant must speak Spanish ) Initially the officer will provide entry level probation officer work. Employeesperform under close supervision and spend a considerable amount of timelearning procedures and operations of the Probation Department and Courts.Each successive year of training is intended to provide a probation officer withincreased knowledge about the offenders that they work with and their duties asofficers of the court. Employees will gradually be assigned more complex work,begin to work more independently and continue to improve their skill level.Officers are required to continuously receive acceptable performance scores,learn all aspects of probation work including supervision in a specializedcaseload. Essential FunctionsOf the Position:Supervises probationers; provides referrals to community resources.Formulates case plans with the offender with the goal of establishing pro-socialbehavior and repairing the harm caused to the community and victim(s).Motivates and manages the offender’s probation period using a continuum ofsanctions and incentives. When appropriate, recommends extension ortermination of probation.Conducts investigations and provides recommendations for sentencing to thecourt based on findings. Presents information verbally and in writing before thecourt.Composes reports and memorandum.Maintains current and accurate records and probation notes as established bydepartment policy.Some positions may be required to travel.Some positions may provide victim assistance.