Variable Probation Intern

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

HIRING RATE: $26.00/hour

This position is responsible for assisting Probation/Diversion Officers in completing their daily tasks as requested.  Duties to include but not limited to court database entry, filing and preparing memos to the court.  

This position requires working hours outside of the traditional 8-5 workday. Weekend and evening hours are occasionally required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Under the supervision of a Probation/Diversion Officer this position will have the ability to supervise and maintain a caseload of juvenile probation clients. 
• These duties include but are not limited to: manage a caseload of low risk juveniles that have been cited into Lakewood Municipal Court, contact clients and parents when their case is noncompliant, track and monitor court ordered terms and conditions of supervision, maintain accurate court and probation records, conduct criminal background checks using CCIC/NCIC, JBITS, JIS, ILEADS and other sites that include criminal histories and prepare files for court.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received:  Probation/Diversion Officer

Supervision Exercised: NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organization Skills
• Ability to handle demanding deadlines
• Spanish speaking preferred

Technological Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite

Education and Experience

• Education:  The candidate should be studying in the field of Criminal Justice or Social Sciences or have a Bachelor's degree in the above stated fields from an accredited college or university. 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.

LIGHT WORK: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Physical Demands

• Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa
• Sit, stand or be stationary
• Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, turn or twist, all of which may include awkward positions on both even and uneven terrain
• Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, grasp, move, feel, and inspect, etc.
• Walk, ascend, descend on both even and uneven terrain
• Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color

Environmental Conditions may include

• Office settings

Physical Requirements – No Physical Needed

• Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or positions from all levels up to 30 pounds with or without assistance

The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor. 

The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees.