Bilingual Bond Commissioner at Boulder County – Colorado
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About This Position
Bond Commissioner Unit Philosophy:
The Bond Commissioner unit values treating people with respect, regardless of their situation. We are a high performing team and value producing high quality assessments and reports for the courts. We are looking for a team member who is passionate about learning and implementing emerging best practices and can progress as the research does. We work collaboratively with our system partners to challenge the system as it continues to evolve. We are dedicated to building a positive work culture and are looking for someone who can help continue to build this culture within the team. The 3 core values of our department are connection, compassion and courage.
This is a full-time, benefited position . The unit operates 7 days a week, 365 days. This position works 4 day/10 hour shift. The schedule is Thursday-Sunday 8:30am -6:30pm, but may vary based on training and shift availability. This position will work out of the Boulder County Jail located at 3200 Airport Road, Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Salary Range: $62,520.00 -$76,284.00 Annually
Tentative Hiring Timeline:
First Round Interviews: Week of April 28th
Language Proficiency Test: Week of May 4th
Reference Check: Week of May 4th
New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month(Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify).Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.
- Screen and assess all eligible individuals brought to the Boulder County Jail.
- Complete a thorough review of criminal history using multiple criminal justice databases
- Interview individuals using effective interpersonal skills (collaboration, empathy, active listening)
- Complete standardized assessments using established guidelines and practices
- Determine eligibility of individuals to be released prior to seeing a judge
- Assess risk and protective factors when setting bonds
- Release low risk individuals when appropriate with least restrictive bond conditions
- Submit reports to the court making bond condition recommendations to the judge
- Assess risk and protective factors when recommending bond conditions
- Conditions recommended are the least restrictive necessary to mitigate public safety risk
- Complete CCIC certification process per Colorado Bureau of Investigation directives.
- Collaborate with and assist partner agencies such as Law Enforcement, jail staff, and the courts
- Any other duties that may be assigned by Bond Commissioner Supervisor and/or Administrator that are in keeping with and supporting the mission of the unit
- Performs related work, as required
- May be reassigned during emergency situations
PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of 6 years of combined education and experience in social science, human services, criminal justice or related fields..Additional related education may count towards required experience.
BILINGUAL SKILLS:
- Applicants must demonstrate English and Spanish fluency at the time of the pre-employment screening process. Spanish language proficiency will be determined through standardized verbal demonstration.
- Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.
- Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.
BACKGROUND CHECK :
- A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with at risk populations with diverse needs and individuals who may be in crisis
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Professional communication style in interactions with clients, coworkers, partners and supervisors.
- High level of integrity
Key Competencies of this Position:
- Demonstrates self -awareness: Is good at using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Proactively seeks feedback and looks to gain insights from experiences and mistakes.
- Collaborates: Is skilled at building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Works cooperatively with others across the organization and the criminal justice system. Is able to represent own interests while being fair to others and their areas.
- Manages Ambiguity: Can operate effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear. Deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change, can effectively handle risk, and can make sound decisions without always having the total picture.
- Values Differences: Recognizes the value that different perspectives and culture bring to an organization. Seeks to understand different perspectives and cultures and contributes to a work climate that values differences.
Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.