Community Supervision Officer, Colorado and Lavaca County

The Colorado and Lavaca CSCD is part of a tri-county Judicial District known as the 2nd 25th Judicial District which encompasses Gonzales, Colorado and Lavaca Counties.

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Supervision Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supervising individuals placed on probation, ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions, and facilitating their rehabilitation into society. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to public safety, and the ability to manage crises effectively.

FLA: Non-Exempt

Function: The Community Supervision Officer is under the immediate supervision of the Director and their assigned Supervisor. The assignment of work requires the exercise of independent mature judgment in the supervision of the probationer. The Community Supervision Officer is to provide responsible casework services to persons serving terms of community supervision as outlined in the Department’s Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values. This position will provide services to Colorado and Lavaca CSCD.

DUTIES:

• Investigate and prepare pre-sentence investigation reports for the Courts as directed.
• Maintain case files as per department policies and procedures and Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Community Justice Assistance Division (TDCJ-CJAD) Standards: and CJAD Policy Statements.
• Provide case services to assigned probationers including counseling and referral services.
• Utilize resources available locally and as available within the state.
• Supervise defendants serving terms of community supervision to insure compliance with the terms and conditions as ordered by the Court.
• Attend District and Misdemeanor court as directed.
• Must be able to travel and assist within the District as needed (Colorado, Lavaca and Gonzales Counties).
• Work collaboratively with neighboring CSCD's, attorneys, courts and outside agencies.
• Monitors probationer's compliance with the Court's conditions of supervision. Performs orientation/intake and assessment process.
• Conduct drug testing screenings (Urine, Saliva, Hair Follicle in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintain a complete knowledge of referral resources (in-house, community, area, and state) and knowledgeable of effective referral process to enhance supervision facilitation.
• Complete all required departmental reports on time, including, but not limited to, monthly reports, etc.
• Complete a monthly physical count of cases to ensure an accurate caseload statistics report. Documents all contacts with probationers or regarding probations.
• Attend training as needed and/or requited to increase knowledge and improve skills that will enhance job performance.
• Monitor the offender's compliance with he orders of the court through routine office, and field contacts to ensure community safety, referring the offender to behavioral changing resources, conducting assessments and individual case plans, urinalysis testing, performing intake interviews, communicating and working with other professional agencies, reporting violations of probation to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
• Provide effective courtroom testimony and maintain a high level of professionalism.
• The duties of a Community Supervision Officer include office and field work, which both require the supervision of criminal offenders who may present physical danger to the officer and to the public. In the supervision of these offenders, essential duties require light to moderate physical exertion, including prolonged periods of walking and standing, physical dexterity and coordination, and use of self-defense tactics. Therefore, applicants must be physically capable, be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time and be able to do moderate lifting and walking.
• Office and field work are required of all Community Supervision Officers, and are are essential job functions.
• Regular attendance and timeliness at the jobsite is required, and an essential function of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a bachelor's degree conferred by an institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and meet all other requirements of the Standards for Community Supervision and Corrections Departments per the Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Community Justice Assistance Division and this department. Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology or related field and related work experience.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Please reach out to Denise Barton for more information about the position.

Email: dmbarton@co.lavaca.tx.us

All Applicants must meet statutory requirements for this position and are required to submit the following: A RESUME, TRANSCRIPT AND APPLICATION is REQUIRED to BE SUBMITTED TO:

The 2ND 25TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

P.O. BOX 330

HALLETTSVILLE, TEXAS 77964

OR EMAIL: Denise Barton at dmbarton@co.lavaca.tx.us.

Position will remain open until filled. Department Application can be located at http://www.2nd25thprobation.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to relocate to a county that borders Colorado or Lavaca County or reside within Colorado or Lavaca County?
• Will you be willing work between two probation offices (Colorado and Lavaca). The counties border each other. Transportation between the counties will be provided.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000