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

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

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Physical required: Yes
• Drug test required: Yes
• Background check required: Yes

Work Schedule / Hours

• Normal / Regular schedule is: Monday – Friday 8a to 5p
• Overtime work is necessary: As needed