EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title: Community Supervision Officer

Department: Community Supervision & Corrections Department (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: Monitors and supervises adult criminal offenders placed on community supervision by the Criminal Courts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interviews new probationers to assess risks and needs, aid in rehabilitation and deter criminal behavior.
• Develops supervision plan for each probationer in accordance with assessed risk and needs.
• Makes referrals to 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 office and field contacts

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 TDCJ-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 experience in full-
time casework, counseling, community or group work approved by TDCJ-CJAD.

Specialized Requirements - Must complete coursework and obtain through testing, Certification as a Community Supervision Officer by
The Community Justice Assistance Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; Must maintain a valid Texas Drivers License.

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; 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.