Sheriff's Office Court Services Specialist

Posting number: 2026-07590

Department: County Sheriff

Division: SO-Corrections

Job classification: Sheriff's Office Court Services Specialist

Posting type: Regular

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Community Services, Corrections, Legal, Law Enforcement, Human Services, Customer Service, Probation, Community and Social Services, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

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This position is assigned to the Adams County Detention Facility.

This person will perform a variety of criminal justice and corrections duties related to Pretrial Release, Pretrial Supervision, Classifications, Inmate Workers, Work Release, Time Computation, and State Offenders.

This is an essential position in a 24/7 environment.  Employees must be able to work rotating shifts in each area.  Hours vary by assignment. To include holidays,  weekends and overnight shifts.

Examples of duties

• Process and manage inmates through the following units: Pretrial, Classifications, Time Computation/State Offender, Supervised Release and Work Release/Inmate Worker.
• Conduct interviews, assessments, verifications for housing placement, alternative sentencing, work programs in the facility, inmate placement, and program eligibility.
• Maintain accurate records of inmate status, sentencing information, and program participation within database systems. 
• Calculate and verify inmate release dates and ensure compliance with court mittimus and sentencing orders.
• Monitor inmate compliance and progress in court-ordered programs and prepare compliance/noncompliance reports.
• Coordinate with courts, law enforcement agencies, and external partners regarding inmate status, detainers, and transfers. 
• Conduct orientations, office visits, and field checks for program participants, including work release and supervised release. 
• Perform administrative functions including data entry, statistical reporting, and documentation of inmate activity.
• Interview incoming inmates, provide Colorado Pretrial Assessment Tool (CPAT), prepare court docket and other duties as required. 
• Performs other duties as required. 
• Maintain accurate records and monitor inmate compliance with court-ordered conditions and custody requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Corrections, Social Services, or related field OR two (2) years of experience in a directly related field. 
• Experience in interviewing techniques, procedures and ability to verify information received.
• Experience in criminal justice, corrections, or case management functions preferred. 
• Valid Driver’s License. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain CCIC/NCIC Level J certification. 
• Must be 21 years of age.

Supplemental information
2026 Adams County Employee Benefit Guide.pdf
Will include a comprehensive background inves2026 Adams County Employee Benefit Guide.pdftigation by specialized detectives within the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.