{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"925c625820babc1bbdb3be21","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/925c625820babc1bbdb3be21","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/925c625820babc1bbdb3be21","title":"Work Release Supervisor","description":"Description\nBoulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire a Work Release Supervisor. To supervise all aspects of the Work Release program, program related staff and ensure public safety through effective community supervision of clients while maintaining compliance with program standards and state/local statues.\nThis is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Thursday four 10-hour shifts. This position will work out of 3260 Airport Road Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.\nBoulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.\n\nHiring Salary Range: $73,884.00 - $90,138.00 Annually\n\nTentative Hiring Timeline:\nPhone Screening: June 16th\nFirst Round Interviews: June 18th\nSecond Round Interviews: June 19th\nReference Check: June 23rd\n\nNew employees receive an 80-hour bank 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.\n\nBoulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.\nExamples of Duties\nSupervises the daily operation of assigned sentencing program(s), programs staff and other Community Justice Services staff as assigned. Includes scheduling, timecards, performance evaluations and performance improvement\nOversees community supervision of clients and ensures compliance with program policies, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, local and state statutes and best practices\nCoordinates with supervisors, and/or managers, in other areas of the JPC to ensure efficient and effective dissemination of information, scheduling of program related client activities inside and outside the facility and other program specific items that must be accounted for in daily facility operations\nConducts on-going evaluation and process improvement of sentencing programs, program related software functionality, programs staff, policy, procedures, operational impacts to security/safety and changing best practices\nSupports program (and when necessary) operational staff with the execution of duties such as off-site job/activity checks, substance abuse testing, random searches of property and person and documentation and investigation of rule violations\nWorks with staff to ensure that proper intake procedures, client evaluations and release from sentence reviews are followed and that related client updates are properly disseminated\nResponds to emergency situations involving clients both inside and outside of the facility and after standard work hours when necessary\nCoordinates with courts, probation, and other law enforcement agencies regarding client assignment, participation, and compliance with sentencing programs, including Division of Criminal Justice standards\nManages and conducts disciplinary hearings and due process procedures relating to clients and ensures that the least punitive measures are exercised\nRegularly participates in cross-program training to provides program coverage, on-call consultation, and technical assistance to staff\nEnsures client failure to return/escape procedures are followed and fully processed through the courts\nExercises accountability to the system partners throughout the 20th Judicial, provides documentation to court as needed, and provides written and oral testimony if required\nSupport senior leadership in Boulder County Emergency Operations Center emergency situations as directed\nRequired to become a notary and maintain commission\nPerforms related work, as required\nMay be reassigned during emergency situations\nRequired Qualifications\nPLEASE 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.\n\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:\nBoulder 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\n8 (eight) years of combined education and experience in criminal justice, human services, or a related field.\nAdditional related education may count towards required experience.\n\nDRIVER'S LICENSE:\nApplicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record\nFor more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.\n\nBACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:\nA job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting\nSupplemental Information\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\n1 (one) year in a supervisory capacity.\n\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:\nStrong self-awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations in working with teams and clients in the criminal justice system.\nAbility to work effectively with other employees, clients, agencies, and the public.\nSystem level knowledge of the Criminal Justice system with knowledge in adult correctional settings and alternative sentencing programs; specifically, day reporting, electronic home monitoring, work release and community corrections.\nFirst-hand knowledge of basic principles in the areas of office management, business management, contract management and risk management.\nAdvanced skill in de-escalation, conflict resolution and motivational interviewing.\nSupervisory principles, procedures, and methods including selection, training, discipline, and evaluation.\nUnderstanding of basic business and office protocols and use of various software systems to include SharePoint and Excel.\nMotivation to work with clients in a gender responsive, trauma informed manner and ability to demonstrate a healthy working alliance with participants to assist them with behavior change and risk.\nUse motivational interviewing, trauma informed and strength-based skills.\nExcellent verbal, written and public speaking skills.\n\nBoulder 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.","company":"Boulder County","rawCompany":"boulder county","city":"Niwot","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-20T12:39:25.348Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"21-1092.00","title":"Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists","slug":"probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"922150","title":"Parole Offices and Probation Offices","slug":"parole-offices-and-probation-offices"},{"code":"922190","title":"Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities","slug":"other-justice-public-order-and-safety-activities"},{"code":"922140","title":"Correctional Institutions","slug":"correctional-institutions"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Work Release Supervisor","description":"Description\nBoulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire a Work Release Supervisor. To supervise all aspects of the Work Release program, program related staff and ensure public safety through effective community supervision of clients while maintaining compliance with program standards and state/local statues.\nThis is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Thursday four 10-hour shifts. This position will work out of 3260 Airport Road Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.\nBoulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.\n\nHiring Salary Range: $73,884.00 - $90,138.00 Annually\n\nTentative Hiring Timeline:\nPhone Screening: June 16th\nFirst Round Interviews: June 18th\nSecond Round Interviews: June 19th\nReference Check: June 23rd\n\nNew employees receive an 80-hour bank 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.\n\nBoulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.\nExamples of Duties\nSupervises the daily operation of assigned sentencing program(s), programs staff and other Community Justice Services staff as assigned. Includes scheduling, timecards, performance evaluations and performance improvement\nOversees community supervision of clients and ensures compliance with program policies, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, local and state statutes and best practices\nCoordinates with supervisors, and/or managers, in other areas of the JPC to ensure efficient and effective dissemination of information, scheduling of program related client activities inside and outside the facility and other program specific items that must be accounted for in daily facility operations\nConducts on-going evaluation and process improvement of sentencing programs, program related software functionality, programs staff, policy, procedures, operational impacts to security/safety and changing best practices\nSupports program (and when necessary) operational staff with the execution of duties such as off-site job/activity checks, substance abuse testing, random searches of property and person and documentation and investigation of rule violations\nWorks with staff to ensure that proper intake procedures, client evaluations and release from sentence reviews are followed and that related client updates are properly disseminated\nResponds to emergency situations involving clients both inside and outside of the facility and after standard work hours when necessary\nCoordinates with courts, probation, and other law enforcement agencies regarding client assignment, participation, and compliance with sentencing programs, including Division of Criminal Justice standards\nManages and conducts disciplinary hearings and due process procedures relating to clients and ensures that the least punitive measures are exercised\nRegularly participates in cross-program training to provides program coverage, on-call consultation, and technical assistance to staff\nEnsures client failure to return/escape procedures are followed and fully processed through the courts\nExercises accountability to the system partners throughout the 20th Judicial, provides documentation to court as needed, and provides written and oral testimony if required\nSupport senior leadership in Boulder County Emergency Operations Center emergency situations as directed\nRequired to become a notary and maintain commission\nPerforms related work, as required\nMay be reassigned during emergency situations\nRequired Qualifications\nPLEASE 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.\n\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:\nBoulder 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\n8 (eight) years of combined education and experience in criminal justice, human services, or a related field.\nAdditional related education may count towards required experience.\n\nDRIVER'S LICENSE:\nApplicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record\nFor more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.\n\nBACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:\nA job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting\nSupplemental Information\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\n1 (one) year in a supervisory capacity.\n\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:\nStrong self-awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations in working with teams and clients in the criminal justice system.\nAbility to work effectively with other employees, clients, agencies, and the public.\nSystem level knowledge of the Criminal Justice system with knowledge in adult correctional settings and alternative sentencing programs; specifically, day reporting, electronic home monitoring, work release and community corrections.\nFirst-hand knowledge of basic principles in the areas of office management, business management, contract management and risk management.\nAdvanced skill in de-escalation, conflict resolution and motivational interviewing.\nSupervisory principles, procedures, and methods including selection, training, discipline, and evaluation.\nUnderstanding of basic business and office protocols and use of various software systems to include SharePoint and Excel.\nMotivation to work with clients in a gender responsive, trauma informed manner and ability to demonstrate a healthy working alliance with participants to assist them with behavior change and risk.\nUse motivational interviewing, trauma informed and strength-based skills.\nExcellent verbal, written and public speaking skills.\n\nBoulder 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.","datePosted":"2026-07-20T12:39:25.348Z","dateModified":"2026-07-20T12:39:25.348Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Boulder County","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Niwot","addressRegion":"CO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"925c625820babc1bbdb3be21"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/925c625820babc1bbdb3be21"}}