Bilingual BEST Officer

Description Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire a Salary $67,068.00 - $96,600.00 Annually Location Boulder County, CO Job Type Full-time Job Number

6788(CC2-C)

Department Community Services Division CSD Comm Justice Services Opening Date 08/14/2026 Closing Date 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Exempt Description Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire a Bilingual BEST Officer. The Juvenile Supervision Officer works directly with high-risk/need juvenile offenders and their families in the community that would otherwise be detained, monitors individuals through community face-to-face contact, alcohol and drug testing, and electronic home monitoring, reports to courts and partnering agencies regarding juvenile’s progress and provides mentorship for clients. Work Schedule This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm with some weekends and evenings required. This position will work out of 1777 6th St., Boulder, Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt. Residency Requirement Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work. Hiring Salary Range $67,068.00 - $81,834.00 Annually Tentative Hiring Timeline Phone Screening: Week of August 24th First Round Interviews: Week of August 31st Language Proficiency Test (if applicable): Week of September 7th Reference Check: Week of September 7th Vacation and Leave 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. PSLF Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information. Examples of Duties Assess juveniles for their appropriateness for the B.E.S.T. program Develop case plans for each juvenile which address community safety, youth’s need and guardian’s needs as part of recommendation to the courts Make appropriate referrals for clients/families on caseload for interventions or treatment to different partnering agencies Monitor individuals through community face-to-face contact, alcohol and drug testing, and electronic home monitoring based on case plan Develop and maintain positive working relationships with DA, Public Defender, private attorneys, Social Services, IMPACT, Mental Health, law enforcement, other counties’ CYDC personnel, CJS, courts, clerks, judges and magistrates, as well as members of the public Attend trainings through Boulder County, CJS and conferences to keep current on Juvenile Justice trends Report to courts and partnering agencies regarding juvenile’s progress Appear in court for clients’ court hearings Help client and family understand what is happening in court and what to expect before and after court Attend all staffing for juveniles on caseload including CRTs school re-entry/threat assessments etc. Enter tracking data into ETO and provide tracking information for TRAILS and CYDC tracking purposes Provide community resources and referrals for clients and their families Work as an unofficial mentor to clients by modeling behavior when interacting with them in the community in day-to-day settings 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 criminal justice, social services, public service, customer service (public facing role) 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 and written demonstration(tier 3) Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills. Driver's License & Reliable Vehicle Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here. Background Check & Fingerprinting A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting Must pass a TRAILS background check prior to hiring Special Requirements Applicants must be CPR/First Aid Certified. If not prior to hire, it is required to completed after hire through the county or state contractors. Preferred Qualifications 2 (two) years experience working with adolescents Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Considerable knowledge of the assigned program Interviewing and counseling skills Ability to work directly with at-risk and disadvantaged populations including those potentially in crisis Ability to work effectively with other employees, clients, agencies and the public Physical Requirements Frequently walks, bends, crouches and sits or stands for extended periods of time By position, operates large vehicles daily and/or conducts home visits Occasionally required to physically pursue, restrain and control minors housed in the Juvenile Center Pushing/pulling meal cart, occasional lifting and carrying Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public EEO Statement 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 Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE. Additional Benefits include (Download PDF reader) Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave Breast feeding friendly-work environment Infants-at-work policy Access to LifeMart and Benefits Hub 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 Martin Luther King's Birthday January Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Indigenous People's Day General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years) Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day November Friday after Thanksgiving* Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week) Christmas Day 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: 15.80% 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. Application Questionnaire 01 Please describe how you meet the minimum requirement of 6 years of combined education and experience in criminal justice, social services, public service, customer service(public facing role) or related fields. 02 Are you at least 18 years of age or older? (Required) Yes No 03 Do you have a valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use, and clean driving record? (Required) Yes No 04 Are you bilingual in Spanish and English?(Verbal and written proficiency required) Yes No 05 Describe any additional lived experience you have working with high risk/need populations. 06 How have you successfully collaborated in a small team setting where flexibility and cross support were required? 07 What does working as part of a team mean to you. How do you see yourself contributing to a healthy team environment and where do you see areas of growth? 08 One of our guiding values is around Inclusion. We value, respect, and support all individuals by being an inclusive, culturally responsive county government. What do you perceive as a challenge when working with a diverse workforce? 09 Explain what you believe to be an effective strategy to introduce the concepts of diversity and inclusion to individuals who have only experienced a limited number of cultures, perspectives, and limited training on this subject. Required Question Employer Contact Boulder County Address 2025 14th Street Boulder, Colorado, 80302 Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Website #J-18808-Ljbffr Boulder County Sheriff's Office