Salary
$62,520.00 - $90,048.00 Annually
Location
Boulder County, CO
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
6280(CC2)
Department
Community Services
Division
CSD Comm Justice Services
Opening Date
03/13/2025
Closing Date
3/27/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
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Description
Boulder County's department of Community Services is seeking to hire a
Bilingual Bond Commissioner. The Bond Commissioner Unit operates 7 days a week including holidays (with time compensation for working holidays) within the Boulder County Jail to assess individuals who have been arrested in Boulder County. This assessment process allows us to assess for criminal risk, mental health and substance use needs, and stability factors. This process is used to determine who is eligible to be released, and who will need to appear before the court. For those individuals who will appear before the court, a report is produced by this unit that includes assessment results, thorough criminal history review, and bond recommendations for the judge. Bond commissioners also attend court each day (M-F, Sunday) for the bond hearings.
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 14th
- Language Proficiency Test: Week of April 21st
- Reference Check: Week of April 21st
New employees receive an
80-hour bank (Download PDF reader) 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.
Examples of Duties
- 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
Required Qualifications
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..
Bilingual Skills
Additional related education may count towards required experience.
- 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.
Background Check
- A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation
Supplemental Information
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.
Benefits
As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:
Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.Additional Benefits can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader)- Including:
- Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
- 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
- Breast feeding friendly-work environment
- Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
- Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
- Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- PERA 401k
- Social Security retirement plans
- Additional Life and Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
- County-paid tuition assistance
- Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Free EcoPass
- Hospital Indemnity
- ID Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
Generous paid time off- Holidays
- New Year's Day January 1
- Martin Luther King's Birthday January
- Presidents' Day February
- Memorial Day May
- Juneteenth June 19
- Independence Day July 4
- Labor Day September
- Indigenous People's Day
- General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
- Veterans' Day November 11
- Thanksgiving Day November
- Friday after Thanksgiving*
- Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Christmas Day December 25
- New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Vacation**
- 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
- Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
- Medical**
- Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA- Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
- Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
- The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
- Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
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Please share how you meet the minimum requirement of 6 years of combined education and experience in social science, human services, criminal justice or related fields.
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Are you bilingual in Spanish and English?(Required)
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Please tell us about your experience and approach when working with clients involved in the criminal justice system and/or with behavioral health needs.
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Tell us about your experience working in a team environment. What strengths do you bring to a team?
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We are seeking an individual who demonstrates the ability to build relationships, communicate with different types of people with varying viewpoints, and adapt in a fast-paced environment. How are you able to demonstrate each of these qualities?
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Please share an example that demonstrates your respect for people and their differences; how have you worked to understand the perspectives of others?
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In what ways do you feel you need to grow around your cultural awareness and what kind of support would you need?
Required Question
Employer Boulder County
Address 2025 14th Street
Boulder, Colorado, 80302
Phone 303-441-3525
Website http://www.bouldercounty.org
