What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Probation Officer Burnet County/Blanco County Office position at Burnet County, TX?
Manages a caseload; accountable to the administration and responsible for the supervision of probationers assigned to them. Manage a Pre-Trial caseload, accountable and responsible for supervision of the Pre-Trial clients assigned to them.
Manages case files in accordance with the departmental policy and procedures and CJAD standards.
Monitors probationer's compliance with the Court's conditions of supervision. Performs orientation/intake and assessment process.
Obtain urine samples and various other testing for drug screening in accordance with departmental policies.
Maintains a complete knowledge of referral resources (in-house, community, area, and state) and knowledgeable of effective referral process to enhance supervision facilitation.
Completes all required departmental reports on time, including, but not limited to, monthly reports, etc.
Completes a monthly physical count of cases to ensure an accurate caseload statistics report. Documents all contacts with probationers or regarding probations.
Communicated with other criminal justice agencies as needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must have acquired a bachelor's degree conferred by an institution of higher education
accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board.
Preferred but not requited that the bachelor's degree be in criminology, correctiors, counseling,
law, social work, or a related field or have at least one (1) year experience in full-time casework,
community or group work.
Community Supervision Officers are required to complete the amount of annual training required
by the Community Justice Assistance Division. Must attend and successfully complete Officer
Certification within twelve months of his/her employment. Must obtain and successfully
maintain Texas Risk Assessment System "(TRAS) Certification.
Applicants must have the knowledge, skill and experience for time management techniques,
motivational skill and the ability to work with administrative staff, elected appointed officials and
the general public.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Burnet County complies with all State and Federal laws re: non-discrimination against any person
in job structuring, recruitment, examinations, election, appointment, placement, training,
upward mobility, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration based upon race,
age, religion, color, disability, national origin, sex, political affiliation or belief, or any other nonmerit factor. Personnel decisions shall be made on the basis of occupational qualifications and
job-related factors such as skill, knowledge, education, experience, and ability to perform specific
jobs.
APPLICATIONS:
Each applicant is required to submit a resume for employment with pertinent information
regarding training and experience. Resumes can be emailed to mjoy@burnetcountytexas.org
Attends training as needed and/or requited to increase knowledge and improve skills that will enhance job performance.
Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.
Salary : $24 - $24
