BPP-Parole Officer III- Hearing Officer

About the role

Performs highly complex parole administration and revocation work. Involves conducting administrative hearings; preparing reports; and assisting the board members in the parole process. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Qualifications

• A 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). Major course work in Criminal Justice, Law, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
• Four years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice or social services experience to include two years in parole, probation, or in conducting or reviewing administrative hearings.
• OR a current active license to practice law in the State of Texas and one year full-time, wage earning criminal justice or administrative law experience.

Preferred skills

• Knowledge of the principles of criminology and penology.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.

Additional information

• Retiree Salary will be 2.5% less than the posted salary
• Travel: None - Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips
• Work Site Visits: No
• Study Material: No
• Parole Officers Training Academy Required: No
• Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position: Hazardous Duty
• A writing exercise which may include spelling, grammar, punctuation, proofreading, letter and/or report composition will be administered as part of the selection process.
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Contact: Brooke Schuster, PH: 713-982-9706, Email: brooke.schuster@tdcj.texas.gov

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