Deputy Probation Officer Program
The Deputy Probation Officers (DPO) Program allows volunteers to work one-on-one with adult and juvenile offenders in a variety of probation services. These volunteer positions offer an excellent opportunity for citizens that are interested in exploring a career in the Criminal Justice System and/or those wanting to make a difference in their community.
DPO’s may supervise an adult or juvenile caseload on individuals who have been granted Probation supervision to ensure Court ordered compliance.
Specific duties may include but are not limited to: meeting with adult defendants and juveniles; staffing cases; writing Pre-Sentencing Investigations (PSI's), warrants, summons, terminations, extensions and special reports to the Court; completing Level of Service Inventories (LSI's), Alcohol evaluations and case plans; and, making referrals to treatment agencies. In short DPO's maintain adequate supervision of clients, just as a Probation Officer would.
Opportunities Available:
1st Judicial District (Jefferson & Gilpin Counties)
- DPO positions are available in the Golden office at 100 Jefferson County Parkway. Volunteers are accepted year round. If you are interested in becoming a DPO and want more information, please contact: Jodi Spingarn at 303-271-6337 or email at jodi.spingarn@judicial.state.co.us
2nd Judicial District
- Please access the "Career Opportunities" button on the left-hand column. You will find a link for Volunteer Probation Officers. This opening is posted from March 12 - March 22, 2012. The volunteer opportunities are listed for the Denver Juvenile Probation Department.
4th Judicial District (El Paso & Teller Counties)
- DPO positions are available in the Colorado Springs Office at 270 South Tejon Street, Suite W200. If you are interested in becoming a DPO and want more information, please contact: Julian Cortez at 719-867-5399 or by e-mail at julian.cortez@judicial.state.co.us
8th Judicial District (Larimer & Jackson Counties)
- DPO positions are available in the Fort Collins Office at 201 Laporte Avenue and in the Loveland Office at 810 East 10th St. Volunteers and Interns are accepted year round. If you are interested in becoming a DPO and want more information, please contact: Margo Schapanski at 970-498-5835 or email her at margo.schapanski@judicial.state.co.us
17th Judicial District (Adams County)
- DPO positions are available with the 17th Judicial District. Volunteers are accepted year round. If you are interested in becoming a DPO in Westminster or want more information, please contact: Lindsay Gooden at 303-255-4248 or by e-mailing her at lindsay.gooden@judicial.state.co.us. If you are interested in becoming a DPO in Brighton or Commerce City, please contact: Beth Valerio at 720-437-6813 or by e-mailing her at beth.valerio@judicial.state.co.us
18th Judicial District (Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Counties)
- A mandatory 20-hour training is required for new DPOs, which is provided by the department. A minimum of 3 hours per week for one year is required upon completion of the training. If you are interested in a DPO position and want to be placed on the waiting list, please contact the following after August 1, 2012 for the Fall 2012 training: Hallie Miller 303-418-1410 or e-mail hallie.miller@judicial.state.co.us.
19th Judicial District (Weld County)
- DPO positions are available in the Greeley Office at 934 9th Avenue. If you are interested in becoming a DPO and want more information, please contact: Tegan Kreider at 970-392-4589 x4502 or email at tegan.kreider@judicial.state.co.us
20th Judicial District (Boulder County)
- DPO positions are available in the Boulder Office at 1777 6th Street. If you are interested in becoming a DPO and want more information, please contact: Christine Szymczak at 303-441-3782 or email at christine.szymczak@judicial.state.co.us
21st Judicial District (Mesa County)
Administrative Assistant, Collections
VOLUNTEERS for this position are organized, have good attention to detail, have basic computer skills, and enjoy working with others. The time commitment for this position is 5 to 10 hours per week or 1 to 2 hours per day; these hours can be mornings or afternoons.
RESPONSIBILITIES include printing letters and stuffing envelopes, copying and distributing documents, and filing of documents. Further responsibilities may include processing of various rosters and reports and carrying out associated functions.
Send a Colorado Judicial Branch Application to:
Terrie Petau, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112
