BPP-Parole Officer I, II - Institutional Parole Of

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Each year of experience as described below may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis with a maximum substitution of two years.

• Experience in case work, criminal justice, military, or a related field preferred.
• Computer operations experience preferred.
• Must have a valid state driver license. Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.
• Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date.
• Must meet and maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position. Details on TLETS eligibility.

Additional Information

• This is a part-time position.
• Retiree salary will be 2.5% less than the posted salary.
• Travel: None. May make day trips, but no overnight trips.
• Work site visits: No.
• Study material: No.
• Pre-Service Training Academy: Not required.
• Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position: Hazardous.

This is a career ladder position. Current employees presently in this career ladder who meet minimum requirements and are classified at a higher career ladder level may apply and, if selected, remain at their current career ladder level and pay grade. Former employees who previously met minimum requirements and were classified at a higher career ladder level may return to their prior career ladder level at the current pay grade if selected. Details on Parole Officer Career Ladder salaries.

Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

Contact Information

Questions regarding this position may be directed to:

Prisma Hernandez
BPP Human Resources
Phone: (254) 865-8869 Ext 239
Email: Prisma.Hernandez@tdcj.texas.gov

Military Preference

To receive military preference, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. Military Occupation Specialty Codes. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.

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