About this opportunity
Boulder County lists this Juvenile Services Professional II opportunity in boulder, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary : $63,828.00 - $91,944.00 Annually
Location : Boulder County, CO
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 6865(CC2)
Department: Community Services
Division: CSD Comm Justice Services
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/ :59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Description
Boulder County Community Justice Services has an opening for a Juvenile Services Professional II to work in the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC). The JAC is a 24/7 facility and is Boulder County's short-term detention and assessment center for housing male and female detainees under the age of 18. The JAC embraces a strength-based and harm reduction model within their facility and interactions with youth. We are seeking an experienced individual who enjoys working in a fun environment as a part of a high functioning team. Strong people and communication skills are required with the ability to work effectively with youth, other employees, partner agencies and the public. Applicants must also have the ability to work with clients who may be resistant or oppositional, be willing to advocate for youth as well able to make important decisions and recommendations in an everchanging environment. Applicant must be available for monthly staff meetings, trainings, weekends, holidays and shift work as needed.
This is a full-time, benefited position that will work; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 11pm-9am . This position will work at Boulder County Justice Center: 17777 6th Street, Boulder, CO 80302. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Hiring Salary Range: $63,828-$77,886 Annually
Tentative Hiring Timeline:
Phone Screening: Week of October 12th
First Round Interviews: Week of October 19th
Language Proficiency Test: Week of October 26th
Reference Check: Week of October 26th
New employees receive anof 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 benefits, including pension contributions.
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit for more information.
Examples of Duties
Provide a safe and secure facility.
Complete assessments with youth and families
Conduct intakes
Provide verbal and physical crisis intervention
Conduct secure transports
Oversee and provide structured programming for youth
Conduct perimeter checks
Administer Medication
Provide Quality Control Measures
Assist in maintaining interagency/ community relationships
May be reassigned in an emergency situation
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 with youth, related human services program, or experience with transferable skills. This can include direct service provision, working with diverse populations, working with adolescent populations, professional experience in any level of criminal justice system, experience working in a secure and/or residential facility, or experience managing escalated situations.
BACKGOUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING: A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting
DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE: Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and current automobile insurance
Must have a valid driver's license in good standing; adequate automobile insurance; and access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must pass a Trails Child Abuse check
Supplemental Information
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
Motivational Interviewing skills
Ability to work directly with at-risk and disadvantaged youth including those in crisis
Ability to work effectively with other employees, clients, agencies and the public
Ability to utilize verbal and/or physical crisis interventions
Obtain physical management and First Aid/CPR certifications within 6 months of hire. All trainings will be provided and paid for by the County.
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.
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
Additional Benefits include 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-
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.
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How do you meet the minimum qualifications of 6 years of combined education and experience with youth, related human services program, or experience with transferable skills. This can include direct service provision, working with diverse populations, working with adolescent populations, professional experience in any level of criminal justice system, experience working in a secure and/or residential facility, or experience managing escalated situations?
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Tell us about your experience working with youth and/or the criminal justice system.
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Tell us about any certifications or skills you have for crisis management, completing interviews/assessments, and group facilitation.
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What does diversity mean to you?
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What kinds of experiences have you had working with others with different backgrounds than your own?
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Are you bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred)? Yes
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Worksite address
boulder, CO, 80301, US
Who can apply
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