What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Supervision Officer position at Coryell County?
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
Minimum Qualifications
Pre-Employment Requirements
Physical required _____ Yes __X___ No
Drug test required __X___ Yes _____ No
Background check required __X___ Yes _____ No
Work Schedule / Hours
__X__ Normal / Regular schedule is: __Monday – Friday 8a to 5p __________________
__X__ Overtime work is necessary: ____As needed_____________________________
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
- 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
- Possess the State mandated qualifications for a Community Supervision Officer
- 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
Pre-Employment Requirements
Physical required _____ Yes __X___ No
Drug test required __X___ Yes _____ No
Background check required __X___ Yes _____ No
Work Schedule / Hours
__X__ Normal / Regular schedule is: __Monday – Friday 8a to 5p __________________
__X__ Overtime work is necessary: ____As needed_____________________________