TDCJ - Parole Officer I, II - District Parole Offi

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

About the role

Parole Officers provide supervision of Parole clients both in person and virtually at various locations, to include office, home, transitional living, and jail settings. Officers also participate in parole revocation hearings and complete extensive data entry duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Parole clients in person and virtually at office, home, transitional living, and jail settings
• Participate in parole revocation hearings
• Complete extensive data entry duties

Requirements

You'd be a good fit if:

• 60 accredited college hours
• 2 years experience with case management, case processing, criminal justice, or the military
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good working knowledge of computers and electronic communication

You'd be a great fit if you also have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge of or experience with motivational interviewing
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely

Additional Information

• Retiree salary will be 2.5% less than the posted salary
• No travel required (position may make day trips, but no overnight trips)
• No work site visits or study material required
• Parole Officers Training Academy required
• Hazardous Duty position

This is a career ladder position. Current employees in this career ladder who meet minimum requirements and are classified at a higher level may apply, interview, and accept this position but will remain at their current career ladder level and pay grade. Former employees who previously met minimum requirements and were classified at a higher level may return to their prior career ladder level at the current pay grade if selected.

For details on the Parole Officer Career Ladder salaries, see: Parole Officer Salary Information.

Apply once annually for multiple positions through this posting. Indicate desired locations in the geographic preference box in the application. Once your application is received, you will be emailed a statement of availability to complete and upload. Qualified applications are valid for one year and require yearly renewal if over a year old. We will contact qualified candidates for interviews as positions become available.

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

Contact Information

Questions regarding this position may be directed to:

Sharon Bayliff
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone: (936) 437-3063
Email: sharon.bayliff@tdcj.texas.gov

Military Preference

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

The Texas Veterans Commission provides resources to assist in translating military experience and training into civilian job terms. Visit Texas Skills to Work, O*NET Online, or Career OneStop for more information.

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions via CAPPS Recruit to be considered for the position.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship or financial assistance during their employment.