Salary : $73,884.00 - $106,392.00 Annually
Location : Boulder County, CO
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 6780(CC3-C)
Department: Community Services
Division: CSD Comm Justice Services
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
DescriptionBoulder 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.
This 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.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.Hiring Salary Range: $73,884.00 - $90,138.00 Annually
Tentative Hiring Timeline:- Phone Screening: June 16th
- First Round Interviews: June 18th
- Second Round Interviews: June 19th
- Reference Check: June 23rd
New 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.
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit for more information.
Examples of Duties- Supervises 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
- Oversees community supervision of clients and ensures compliance with program policies, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, local and state statutes and best practices
- Coordinates 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
- Conducts 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
- Supports 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
- Works 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
- Responds to emergency situations involving clients both inside and outside of the facility and after standard work hours when necessary
- Coordinates with courts, probation, and other law enforcement agencies regarding client assignment, participation, and compliance with sentencing programs, including Division of Criminal Justice standards
- Manages and conducts disciplinary hearings and due process procedures relating to clients and ensures that the least punitive measures are exercised
- Regularly participates in cross-program training to provides program coverage, on-call consultation, and technical assistance to staff
- Ensures client failure to return/escape procedures are followed and fully processed through the courts
- Exercises accountability to the system partners throughout the 20th Judicial, provides documentation to court as needed, and provides written and oral testimony if required
- Support senior leadership in Boulder County Emergency Operations Center emergency situations as directed
- Required to become a notary and maintain commission
- Performs related work, as required
- May be reassigned during emergency situations
Required QualificationsPLEASE 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
- 8 (eight) years of combined education and experience in criminal justice, human services, or a related field
Additional related education may count towards required experience.
DRIVER'S LICENSE:- Applicants must have a valid driver's 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
Supplemental InformationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - 1 (one) year in a supervisory capacity.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:- Strong self-awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations in working with teams and clients in the criminal justice system.
- Ability to work effectively with other employees, clients, agencies, and the public.
- System 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.
- First-hand knowledge of basic principles in the areas of office management, business management, contract management and risk management.
- Advanced skill in de-escalation, conflict resolution and motivational interviewing.
- Supervisory principles, procedures, and methods including selection, training, discipline, and evaluation.
- Understanding of basic business and office protocols and use of various software systems to include SharePoint and Excel.
- Motivation 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.
- Use motivational interviewing, trauma informed and strength-based skills.
- Excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills.
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 can be found
- Including:
- Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
- 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
- Breast feeding friendly-work environment
- Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
- Access to LifeMart 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 January 1
- Martin Luther King's Birthday January
- Presidents' Day February
- Memorial Day May
- Juneteenth June 19
- Independence Day July 4
- Labor Day September
- Indigenous People's Day
- General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
- Veterans' Day November 11
- Thanksgiving Day November
- Friday after Thanksgiving*
- Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Christmas Day December 25
- 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: 14.76%
*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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Please describe how you meet the required minimum qualifications of 8 (eight) years of combined education and experience in (can state what it should be in) or a related field.
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Do you have a valid driver's license and clean driving record? (Required)
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Describe your experience supervising case management staff and/or overseeing programs that serve justice-involved individuals or crossover populations (such as individuals experiencing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, homelessness, or at-risk youth). Include the size and scope of the program, your supervisory responsibilities, and the approaches you used to support accountability, consistency, and client success.
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Describe your experience interpreting, applying, or ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, laws, or contractual requirements that govern alternative sentencing, correctional, residential, or community-based supervision programs. How did you ensure staff and clients remained compliant while still supporting positive outcomes?
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What does relationship-building mean to you in a professional environment? Describe the strategies you use to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, community partners, and external stakeholders.
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Tell us about a time when you helped resolve conflict or guided individuals with differing perspectives toward a compromise or shared solution. What was your approach, and what was the outcome?
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Describe a difficult leadership decision you have had to make involving staff performance, client supervision, safety concerns, or program operations. What factors did you consider, how did you communicate the decision, and what was the outcome?
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Working with justice-involved individuals often requires balancing accountability, behavior change, and support services. Describe your approach to working with individuals who may be resistant to supervision, struggling with compliance, or experiencing barriers to success. Please include a specific example if possible.
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Please share an example that demonstrates your respect for people and their differences; how have you worked to understand the perspectives of others?
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What do you see as the greatest personal challenge in leading racial equity work? What do you see as the greatest institutional challenge to leading racial equity work?
Required Question