Juvenile Services Professional Hourly/On-Call

Juvenile Services Professional Hourly/On-Call

Salary

$25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Location

Boulder County, CO

Job Type

Hourly

Job Number

6829(ZZ1)

Department

Community Services

Opening Date

07/29/2026

Closing Date

8/9/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire multiple Juvenile Services Professional Hourly/On-Call. The Boulder Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC), a 24/7 facility, is the Countys short-term detention and assessment center housing male and female detainees under the age of 18. This is a great opportunity to work directly with at-risk youth and to learn about the Juvenile Justice System in Boulder County including community partners such as law enforcement, probation department, social services, etc. and the juvenile court. The JAC embraces a strength-based and harm reduction practice to juvenile detention. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a progressive detention setting and have experience or studies in corrections, social work, residential treatment, child advocacy, education, or working with underserved populations. The ideal candidate is also someone who can work in a team-oriented, fast paced, and trauma informed environment.

This is an hourly, non-benefited position that will work 8-32 hours, in a varied/flexible schedule. As this is an hourly position, no set hours are guaranteed to applicants. Monthly minimum time commitment of four 8-hour shifts with a maximum time commitment up to five shifts a week depending on the needs of the facility and the availability of the applicant. Hourly workers may work a maximum of 1,560 hours a year. This position is intended to offer shift coverage and support for full-time employees. Applicants must be available and willing to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays. This position will work out of 1777 6th St., Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of August 10th
• First Round Interviews: Week of August 17th
• Language Proficiency Test (if applicable): Week of August 24th
• Reference Check: Week of August 17th

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

• Provide a safe and secure facility
• Attend court and act as representative of facility
• Conduct court appointed bond commissioner functions
• Conduct intakes
• Provide verbal and physical crisis intervention/de-escalation
• Conduct secure transports
• Oversee and provide structure programming for youth in custody
• Conduct perimeter/security checks
• Administer medications
• Assist in maintaining inter-agency/community relationships
• 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:

• A high school diploma or equivalent

AND

• 1 (one) year of professional experience, either paid or volunteered, working directly with youth or an underserved population

OR

• 1 (one) year of college coursework pursuant to a degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, law, criminology or a closely related field

DRIVERS LICENSE:

• Applicants must have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record
• 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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be able to obtain Crisis Prevention and CPR/First Aid certifications within one year of hire and annually thereafter. *Training will be provided and paid for by the County

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.

• At least 2 years of college coursework in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, law, criminology or a closely related field

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Action-Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things they see as challenging; not fearful of having to act with a minimum of planning.
• Patience: Is tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks before acting; tries to understand the people and the data before making judgements and acting.
• Compassion: Genuinely cares about people; is available and ready to help; is sympathetic to the plight of others maybe not as fortunate; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others.
• Cross Cultural Sensitivity: Understands and can empathize with differences in people and cultures; is not judgmental about differences; respects differences; respects different value sets; handles and is comfortable with diversity.
• Communication: Is able to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles; can get messages across and have the desire effect.
• Positive Peer Relationships: Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent their own interest and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers

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.

Along with offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers hourly employees the following benefits:

• peace of mind for the future with PERA pension, PERA 401k, and Social Security retirement plans;
• ways to get around town with discounts on the RTD Eco Pass;
• paid medical leave;
• the opportunity to take charge of your well-being through a nationally-recognized wellness program.

01

Do you have a valid drivers license and clean driving record? (Required)

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? (Required)

• Yes
• No

03

Are you willing and able to work various schedules including work on weekends, holidays, and shift work including evening shifts as well as overnight shifts?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe how you meet the minimum requirement of 1 (one) year of professional experience, either paid or volunteered, working directly with youth or an underserved population or 1 (one) year of college coursework pursuant to a degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, law, criminology or a closely related field.

05

Please share with us why you are interested in working in a progressive/trauma informed detention setting.

06

In a short paragraph, please describe what you think some of the factors are that get juveniles involved in the Criminal Justice System and what you think are some of the things needed to help them successfully move out of the system.

07

What kinds of experiences have you had working with others with different backgrounds than your own?

08

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