What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OFFICER I, CSCD position at Tarrant County College?
Summary
This position will supervise probationers/defendants under court-ordered community supervision in a manner that will reduce continued criminal conduct and promote successful rehabilitation.
It will serve to assist probationers/defendants in maintaining a crime-free lifestyle by effectively managing and positively motivating, enforcing compliance with court orders, responding quickly to violations, employing a progressive sanctions model and applying evidence-based practices to supervision strategies.
Posting may close at any time.
Cscd Benefits
Excellent health insurance
Great retirement benefits
Referral program incentive
Opportunities for growth
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
CSCD will conduct background checks on all new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.
Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and bend. Lifting and transporting case files to court. Requires working with unpredictable and potentially violent probationers in an office setting as well as the probationer’s home environment. Exposure to communicable and contagious diseases.
Regular attendance is essential. Incumbent must arrive at work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties and work assigned schedule. Incumbent must have the ability to work well with others. Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves and others. Requested accommodations to work hours and schedules are considered on an individual basis.
Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.
Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
Do you possess a valid driver license and current liability insurance coverage?
Do you have case management work experience? Note: Preferred, but not required.
What is your undergraduate grade point average (GPA)?
05
Have you ever been on probation?
Have you ever been convicted or placed on deferred adjudication for any offense, other than a minor traffic offense? If yes, please explain.
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A supervision officer must make appropriate decisions and have the skills and abilities to supervise offenders, participate in court proceedings, assess client needs, utilize community resources in case planning, enforce collection of court-ordered fees, and provide surveillance of probationers within the community. Please explain how your past work experience and/or education specifically applies to this position.
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The Supervision Officer I is required to maintain day-to-day case records, make inquiries into alleged violations of the rules of probation and prepare written reports for presentation in court of these violations. Describe your experience in the preparation of factual reports.
This position will supervise probationers/defendants under court-ordered community supervision in a manner that will reduce continued criminal conduct and promote successful rehabilitation.
It will serve to assist probationers/defendants in maintaining a crime-free lifestyle by effectively managing and positively motivating, enforcing compliance with court orders, responding quickly to violations, employing a progressive sanctions model and applying evidence-based practices to supervision strategies.
Posting may close at any time.
Cscd Benefits
Excellent health insurance
Great retirement benefits
Referral program incentive
Opportunities for growth
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Meets regularly with probationers/defendants to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions.
- Conducts state-mandated risk assessments and other assessments as appropriate to determine probationer/defendant needs.
- Conducts home and field visits to monitor probationer/defendant behavior in the community.
- Maintains case management files and documents all interactions with probationers/defendants.
- Prepares violations reports and modifications, attends necessary court proceedings, and testifies as needed.
- Maintains records in compliance with State standards, grant conditions, and department policies and procedures.
- Communicates with referral agencies and victims as needed.
- Completes pre-sentence investigation reports.
- Runs computerized criminal history reports, orders arrest reports, and conducts driver license checks.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Valid driver license and liability insurance.
- Case management experience preferred.
- Must pass State certification within one year of employment.
- Meet and maintain CJAD training hours requirement.
- Knowledge and understanding of CJAD Standards.
- Knowledge and understanding of Department Policies and Procedures.
- Skilled at interviewing and assessing for risk and criminogenic need.
- Skilled in developing supervision plans.
- Proficient with CSCD information systems to include, but not limited to, CSCD electronic case management system(s), Tarrant County Mainframe, and Microsoft Office Software.
- Effective Communication.
- Dedication to quality development within the CSCD.
- Attention to detail. Investigative skills. Willingness to accept and promote change and flexibility.
CSCD will conduct background checks on all new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.
Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and bend. Lifting and transporting case files to court. Requires working with unpredictable and potentially violent probationers in an office setting as well as the probationer’s home environment. Exposure to communicable and contagious diseases.
Regular attendance is essential. Incumbent must arrive at work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties and work assigned schedule. Incumbent must have the ability to work well with others. Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves and others. Requested accommodations to work hours and schedules are considered on an individual basis.
Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.
- Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) 884-1227.
Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid driver license and current liability insurance coverage?
- Yes
- No
Do you have case management work experience? Note: Preferred, but not required.
- Yes
- No
What is your undergraduate grade point average (GPA)?
05
Have you ever been on probation?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been convicted or placed on deferred adjudication for any offense, other than a minor traffic offense? If yes, please explain.
07
A supervision officer must make appropriate decisions and have the skills and abilities to supervise offenders, participate in court proceedings, assess client needs, utilize community resources in case planning, enforce collection of court-ordered fees, and provide surveillance of probationers within the community. Please explain how your past work experience and/or education specifically applies to this position.
08
The Supervision Officer I is required to maintain day-to-day case records, make inquiries into alleged violations of the rules of probation and prepare written reports for presentation in court of these violations. Describe your experience in the preparation of factual reports.
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