EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title: Community Supervision Officer (Specialized SAFPF/Substance Abuse and Addiction Re-Integration Supervision)

Department: Community Supervision & Corrections (Beaumont Office)

Reports To: Unit Supervisor

Salary: $24.0585 per hour, plus benefits package including medical insurance through the Employees Retirement System and retirement savings through the Texas County and District Retirement System.

Application
Deadline: Open Until Filled

(JEFFERSON COUNTY APPLICATION REQUIRED)

Summary: Provides specialized intensive case management to high-risk criminal offenders who have been placed on community
supervision, have discharged from the Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice or other substance abuse treatment facilities, and/or offenders who are at risk of re-offending due to substance abuse and/or
addiction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions: Interviews offenders to assess risks and needs, aids in rehabilitation and deter criminal behavior; develops
supervision plan for each offender in accordance with case classifications level, and assessed needs and risk; works directly with
therapeutic 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; prepares
progress reports for drug court magistrate, 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 paperwork for closures or transfers; 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.

Other Job Functions: 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. The aforementioned
is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one
employee so classified.

EQUIPMENT USED

Vehicle, personal computer/mainframe computer terminal, copy machine, other general office equipment as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in behavioral sciences, sociology, criminal justice or related field approved by the CJAD; if
Bachelor's Degree is not in one of those fields, must have one year of graduate study in an approved field or one year of full-time casework,
counseling, community or group work approved by the CJAD.

Specialized Requirements: Preferred Provisional Certification or Certification by CJAD of TDCJ; successful candidate must become
certified as an Adult Community Supervision Officer within one year of date of employment; valid Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills; typing skills; computer skills; excellent interpersonal skills in
order to interact and cooperate with co-workers, deal effectively with probationers and their families, law enforcement agencies, District
Attorney's Office, defense attorneys, court personnel, treatment centers and other resource agencies, and the general public; effective
counseling skills; leadership ability; problem solving skills.

WORK SITUATIONS/ DEMANDS/ EFFORT:

• Work requires regular and predictable attendance; availability for work from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. , Monday through Friday and for

• 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.

Apply at: Human Resources Department
Jefferson County Courthouse, 1225 Pearl St. Suite 201, Beaumont, TX 77701

Phone: (409) 839-2391
Fax: (409) 839-2399

E-mail APPLICATION/RESUME to: hrdept@jeffcotx.us
Application may be found @ https://co.jefferson.tx.us/Careers

Please use Microsoft Word or PDF when submitting applications.

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, veteran status (disabled), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or political affiliation in
employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance, contact a Human Resources
representative at (409) 839-2391, or for the hearing impaired, through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to 1225 Pearl
St., Suite 201 Beaumont, Texas 77701.