Summary: Monitors and supervises adult criminal offenders placed on community supervision by the Criminal Courts.Duties & Responsibilities: Interviews new probationers to assess risks and needs, aid in rehabilitation and deter criminal behavior; Develops supervision plan for each probationer in accordance with assessed risk and needs; Makes referrals to treatment centers and other resource agencies, as necessary; assists with securing employment, if necessary; Supervises and monitors each assigned offender to ensure compliance with rules of probation; conducts office and field contacts according to supervision level; makes telephone contacts as required; Maintains current files on all offenders assigned to caseload; documents all relevant case data in chronos in a timely manner; Obtains urine samples for drug/alcohol screenings; Provides counseling for offenders and relatives as needed; assists with group counseling sessions; Compiles data and statistics; prepares reports, case records and other documents; Keeps Courts and District Attorney's Office informed of violations of conditions of probation within the time frame set by Unit and/or Department; Testifies in court when required; Obtains offense and arrest reports from law enforcement agencies; Prepares violation reports; schedules and participates in Administrative Hearings as needed; Prepares records for closures; Serves on staff committee to process early dismissal requests; Attends and participates in staff meetings; attends training sessions, educational seminars and workshops; fulfills continuing education requirements as set out by Standards for Community Supervision Officers; Work requires regular and predictable attendance; Performs other job related duties, as directed. 
NOTE: The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. The aforementioned is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in behavioral sciences, sociology, criminal justice or related field approved by TDCJ-CJAD; if Bachelor's Degree is not in one of those fields, must have one year of graduate study in an approved field or one year of experience in full-time casework, counseling, community or group work approved by TDCJ-CJAD.
Specialized Requirements:Must complete coursework and obtain through testing, Certification as a Community Supervision Officer by The Community Justice Assistance Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; Must maintain a valid Texas Drivers License.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills; typing skills; computer skills; excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact and cooperate with co-workers, deal effectively with probationers and their families, law enforcement agencies, District Attorney's Office, defense attorneys, court personnel, treatment centers and other resource agencies, and the general public; counseling skills; leadership ability; problem solving skills.