Employment Opportunities

Position serves as the first and last level of defense for entry/exit points of the Detention Center.  Responsible for monitoring control panels for cameras and doors within the jail and courthouse; operates the CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigations) computer terminal.  Controls and monitors all security cameras (internal and external) at the Detention Center and Courthouse facilities.  Operates the control center by controlling all entry and exit into the secure perimeter of the Detention Center through entry and exit portals, sally ports, controlled areas and the courthouse.  Monitors and clears alarms for life safety systems through active observation of the fire and water system control panels.  Maintains the control and release of security keys, vehicle keys and impound keys. Receives warrants from courts, entering appropriate codes into computer system.  Files and prepares working copies for deputies, communicates bonding information and cancels warrants when appropriate.  Verifies information on inmates being released, job applicants, volunteers, visitors and blasting permit applicants with regard to driver’s license, warrants and criminal history reports.  Maintains a daily log of all incoming and outgoing agencies, attorneys, and volunteers through the facility. Will log all movements of the inmates to courts, treatment and other activities.  Answers all incoming telephone lines and directs calls to proper department or employee.  Transfers calls requesting the assistance of Patrol Deputies to the Regional Dispatch Center for processing.  Provides general information to the public and to visitors.  Master Control Operators may assist Detention Deputies with searching and dressing out inmates of the same gender.  When acting in this capacity, the Master Control Operators assume all authority held by Detention Deputies.

The Recording Technician(s) are responsible for accepting documents and associated fees, scanning documents into a computer program for permanent retention, indexing recorded documents and providing customer assistance in searching recorded documents. Accepts all documents as is.  Ensures all documents are date and time stamped for accurate recording in time order.  Reviews e-records frequently to ensure electronically filed records are properly recorded in time stamped order. Enters recorded documents in the established software program ensuring accurate information is entered for the permanent record.  Prints copies of recorded document and distributes originals to designated customer. Communicates with the public by telephone, fax, e-mail or in person providing direction in using the services provided by the Clerk and Recorders Office. Answers questions, provides assistance in researching and locating recorded documents, researches and writes correspondence regarding recording, copying and search requests. Handles cash, check and credit card payments for associated fees.  Reconciles all receipts at the close of business every day. Creates CD’s containing documents requested by customers and forwards to the requestor. Shares the required special indexing, federal liens/releases, plat records and monument records. Prepares the monthly marriage license information submitted to the state.  Assists with the destruction of records as directed by the retention schedule. Scans and indexes plats, surveys and maps.  Maintains these records.  Assists in the digitizing records by maintaining number of images and reports. Assists in the election department in any manner needed. Needs to attend online training sessions and in person classes and take all necessary tests to obtain state election certification. Assists with liquor licensing. Accepts applicable fees and documents necessary for renewals.

This position is dependent upon ongoing funding and is supported by a competitive grant, through September of 2027 with an option to apply for extension beyond September 30, 2027.  Position shall, under the direction of the JBBS Coordinator provide connection to treatment services to pretrial adults housed in the Fremont County Jail with substance use disorders or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Provides assistance in identifying members and family needs and gaps in service area as it relates to treatment options. Assists clients to meet service needs by helping to identify and resolve barriers to treatment. Coordinates with the medical contractor or staff for the continuation of treatment for individuals who are already engaged in MAT in the community, withdrawal management with opioid agonist medications, or induction onto medications for individuals at high risk of relapse upon release.  Provides assistance and information to incarcerated individuals from induction at time of incarceration, induction on day-of-release and referral services post release from incarceration.  Regularly communicates with medical staff, treatment providers and community resource partners. Addresses delicate issues or situations, assembles collaborative information and coordinates solutions to resolve or manage issues.  Ensures accessibility of external providers, or methods of access, to the incarcerated individuals for medication delivery and administration, or other required services.

Patrols county areas, enforcing the law and protecting life and property.  Performs investigations at the scene of a crime and related follow-up duties.  Investigates and apprehends persons charged by warrant or subpoena.  Serves civil process.  Acts as first responder to emergency situations and assures proper authorities respond.  Patrols urban and rural areas of the county to provide a visible deterrent, in uniform and in marked vehicles, to enforce laws and protect life and property. Identifies traffic hazards. Conducts surveillance in industrial and residential areas for signs of any criminal activity.  Patrols for suspicious persons or vehicles.  Prepares investigative reports, sketches and drawings, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations. Effectively and coherently uses Interpersonal Communication skills to communicate with individuals and the public by providing information and directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes.  Demonstrates communications skills in court and formal settings.  Endures verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views and opinions of suspects and other people encountered in antagonistic environments.  Prepares a variety of written reports using appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation. Enters data into computer systems or databases, looks up information in databases, creates basic word processor documents and enters data into spreadsheets.  Uses email to communicate.  Provides information to citizens regarding general legal procedures as necessary.   Effectuates arrests, forcibly if necessary, uses handcuffs and other restraints, and subdues resisting suspects using approved techniques of arrest control, defensive tactics and weapons.  Resorts to use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in defense of self or others. Exercises independent judgment in determining where there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest and when appropriate force should be used and to what degree. Maintains knowledge of current Colorado Revised Statutes and County Ordinances.  Operates a law enforcement vehicle during both the day and night, in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow.

Position provides legal advice and representation to the Fremont County Department of Human Services in the areas of child protection, child support enforcement (CSE), adult protective services (APS), juvenile delinquency and other management issues.  Incumbent performs a variety of complex, administrative, technical and professional legal services as it relates to the Department of Human Services programs.  Prepares child welfare cases for filing, litigation and/or negotiate settlements, prepares orders for court signature, and represents the Department in all court actions authorized by child welfare, juvenile delinquency and child support statutes. Provides consultation, advice and training to child welfare caseworkers regarding court reports, filing petitions and motions, review hearings, permanency planning hearings and general court appearances.  Prepares child support cases for filing, litigation, contempt and/or negotiate settlements for establishment and enforcement of child support orders, prepares orders for court signature, paternity, and interstate cases. Represents the Department in all court actions necessitated and authorized for child support cases. Provides consultation, advice and training to child support technicians in the legal aspects of child support cases. Interprets laws, rulings and regulations as they relate to the Department.  Prepares briefs, pleadings, stipulations and other legal documents for the Child Welfare, Adult Protection and Child Support Units, and represents the Department in all court actions necessitated and authorized through the Department.  Reviews and interprets the intent of Federal and State statutes, case law and regulations concerning the Department.  Determines the need to address the statutes, laws or regulations.  Provides advice, guidance and training regarding application of and compliance with such as it relates to the circumstance(s). Advises and represents the Department in criminal court hearings for domestic violence when children are involved, and a referral has been made to the Department.