Community Supervision Officer

Summary of Responsibilities:

The primary function of the Community Supervision Officer is to provide responsible supervision to assigned clients in order to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions thereby, providing a service to the Courts, the community and the clients on probation.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions:

• Supervise clients to monitor compliance with the orders of the Courts
• Maintain accurate chronological records on all client activity
• Prepare monthly statistical reports
• Assist the Courts in revocation hearings as necessary
• Schedule assessments and assists with referrals, perform reassessments

Perform other related duties as assigned to include but not limited to:

• Refer clients to appropriate community resource agencies in an effort to effectuate their rehabilitation
• Ensure all fees are paid on a timely basis
• Notify the Court immediately, through proper channels, of any violations of probation
• Implement Evidence-Based Practices such as Motivational Interviewing in caseload management
• Ensure compliance with all Community Justice Assistance Division Standards
• Observe the collection of urine samples for drug screening on clients on probation to assure that no foreign substance is introduced into the sample as needed
• Contribute to and helps create a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a cooperative and amicable manner with supervisors, coworkers, subordinates and members of the public

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess the State mandated qualifications for a Community Supervision Officer

or

• Obtain the State mandated qualifications for a Community Supervision Officer within one (1) year of employment
  • Failure to pass the test may result in a termination of employment

A Community Supervision Officer in Texas cannot be employed as a peace officer or work as a reserve or volunteer peace officer; and cannot be currently on community supervision, parole, or serving a sentence for a criminal offense

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree conferred by an institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
  • Degree must be in criminal justice, criminology, corrections, counseling, human services development, law, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or sociology.
  • If the bachelor's degree is not in one of these fields, applicants must have:
    • A minimum of one year of graduate study in one of these fields; or
    • A minimum of one year of experience in fulltime casework, counseling, or community or group work that has been approved by the Criminal Justice Assistance Division director.
  • A copy of academic transcript attached to application
    • Two (2) certified original copies will be required at time of hire
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Effective organizational and time management skills
  • Valid Driver's License (Texas by hire date)
    • Good driving record and insurable under the department's automobile insurance program

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Work Schedule / Hours

__X__ Normal / Regular schedule is: __Monday - Friday 8a to 5p __________________

__X__ Overtime work is necessary: ____As needed_____________________________

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and criminal background check.

I understand that final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon my undergoing a pre-employment drug screening, and failure to submit to such screening, the falsification of a screen, or a positive finding on a test will remove me from consideration for employment for one year.

I also understand a criminal history check will be conducted. Although a disqualification is possible, in accordance with federal and state laws, a previous conviction does not automatically disqualify me from consideration for employment. However, if I attempt to withhold information or falsify information pertaining to previous convictions, I will be disqualified from further employment consideration.

Nothing herein creates either a contract or offer of employment.