Community Supervision Officer - High/Medium Risk Caseload

Duties & Responsibilities:

•  Interviews new probationers to assess risks and needs, aids in rehabilitation and deter criminal behavior. Administers strategies for Casework Supervision for appropriate identified offenders.

•  Develops a supervision plan for each probationer in accordance with their case classification level.

•  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 scheduled office contacts; makes telephone and field contacts as required.

•  Maintains current files on all offenders assigned to caseload; documents all contacts relevant to probationers; records information in chronos.

•  Obtains urine samples for drug/alcohol screenings.

•  Provides counseling for clients 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.

•  Testifies in court when required.

•  Obtains offense and arrest reports from law enforcement agencies.

•  Prepares violation reports; schedules and participates in Administrative Hearings.

•  Prepares cases for closure.

•  Serves on staff committee to handle early dismissals.

•  Attends and participates in staff meetings; attends training sessions, educational seminars and workshops; fulfills continuing education requirements.

•  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. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor is all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.

Education & Experience:

· Bachelor's Degree Required, no exceptions.

· Preferred Bachelors' 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, a Bachelor's Degree is still required, but the applicant must have one year of graduate study in an approved field 

OR

· If Bachelors' Degree is not in one of those fields, a Bachelor's Degree is still required, but the applicant must have one year of experience in full-time casework, counseling, community or group work approved by TDCJ-CJAD.

Specialized Requirements: Must complete course work 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.

Work Situations/Demands/Efforts:

•  Work requires regular and predictable attendance; availability for work from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. , Monday through Friday and for extra hours or late night (5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.) as needed; organizing; prioritizing; accuracy and attention to detail; working alone and as part of a group; flexibility in order to perform and coordinate a variety of duties; performing routine, repetitive duties; dealing with frequent deadlines; working in a stressful environment; dealing with criminal offenders; dealing with hazards of performing field work in high-crime areas; obtaining urine samples; occasional irregular hours; driving a vehicle; occasional out-of-town travel to attend educational seminars and training sessions.

•  Employee works independently and in groups; solves problems; may interpret and apply policies and guidelines.

•  Office duties are primarily sedentary but require some light work, including frequent walking, reaching, and pulling to deliver/retrieve files and paperwork, make copies, etc. Field visits require driving a vehicle and walking, often in high crime areas and potential exposure to criminal activities; appropriate precautions must be observed.

Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in a climate controlled private office environment. While performing field work, employee may be subject to adverse weather and environmental conditions, physical and safety hazards while working in high crime areas, driving in traffic.

Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary; duties require reaching, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 10 lbs.; prolonged sitting to work at computer, walking; duties may require occasional to frequent loading, lifting, and carrying of file boxes weighing over 10 lbs.

Salary : $26