Hiring: Pretrial Officer Company: Jefferson County, Colorado Location: Golden, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:57:30 Employment Type: Internship / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Credentialing, Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •Work Experience: Minimum one year Required Skills: •Justice Services supports and improves the functions of the justice system by providing innovative, integrative, and cost-effective services and alternative sentencing. •Reduce the cost of those functions •Improves public safety and the quality of life for our citizens •Provides opportunities for individuals entering the justice system to demonstrate potential as contributing members of society •Have you ever felt a calling to make a difference in your community? Are you someone who is able to show empathy and be a resource for individuals at their lowest moments, helping to navigate the system and provide guidance on the process? If so, the Pretrial Officer may be a good fit for you. •The Pretrial Officers work in support of a 24/7 unit, with each Officer working an assigned 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts. Primarily this work occurs in the office located in the Jefferson County Detention Facility, but also has limited options for hybrid and remote workdays as well. •The schedule for this position is an overnight shift Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 8:00pm to 6:00am. •Organize, facilitate and attend detainees' first court appearance. Provide oral input based on expertise and observations, as appropriate. Inform detainees of hearing process. Document and report all outcomes for courts, Pretrial Services Case Management, District Attorney, and Sheriff. Review and serve mandatory protection orders to detainees. Qualifications: •Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience. •Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. •Strong written communication to document detailed case notes •Strong oral communication: ability to articulate with stakeholders and findings from investigations in a public setting •Independent critical thinking and analysis •Demonstrated capacity to make unilateral decisions utilizing training •Exceptional organization with ability to track many cases at once while meeting deadlines •Demonstrated capacity to read and interpret statutes and legislation •Strong time management and prioritization skills Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!