Adult Probation Officer

East Texas Community Supervision and Corrections Department serving

Jasper, Newton, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby and Tyler Counties

JOB TITLE: Community Supervision Office

LOCATION: Kirbyville, Texas

JOB SUMMARY: Performs community supervision case management. Work involves providing supervision to offenders, conducting investigations and obtaining information for and preparing probation administration documentation. Conducts presentence investigations and prepares reports for the District and County Courts. Supervises individuals on pre-trial diversion, bond, and community supervision, in compliance with the policies and standards established by the Director and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice - CJAD. Prepares investigations, evaluations and recommendations to the Court concerning alleged community supervision violations. Refers probationers requiring special services to appropriate agencies and monitors their progress. Responsible for the maintenance of case records in electronic and hard copy files. Appears in Court to provide testimony regarding probationer status and probation related information. Works under close supervision of their unit supervisor with some latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree conferred by an institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting organization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. A degree with a major in criminal justice, criminology, corrections, counseling, human services development, law, pre-law, law enforcement, police science, public administration, rehabilitative studies, social work, psychology or sociology is preferred. If the bachelor’s degree is not in one of these fields, applicants with a minimum of one year of graduate study in one of these fields or a minimum of one year of experience in full-time casework, counseling, community or group work are preferred.

Must pass a criminal history check and drug test.

SALARY: 50,000.00

CLOSING DATE: When filled.

Persons interested in applying for this position must submit a resume and a sample of technical writing skills, such as a cover letter, to:

Christopher B. Thomas, Director

East Texas CSCD

121 North Austin

Suite 301

Jasper, TX 75951'
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Case Management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kirbyville, TX 75956: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000