What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parole Officer I - Institutional Parole Officer position at Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Careers?
Apply once annually for multiple positions through this posting. Indicate your 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 to your application. Qualified applications are valid for one year (from the date of submission) and require yearly renewal if over a year old. We will contact qualified candidates for interviews as positions become available. Applicants not meeting the requirements will be notified by email.
JOB SUMMARY
Performs entry-level parole administration work. Work involves providing supervision to inmates;
conducting parole investigations; and obtaining information for and preparing parole administration
documentation. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and
independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Schedules and conducts interviews with inmates to obtain information, explain the parole
process, and deliver notices of parole panel action; compiles documents, analyzes information,
and prepares reports to include case summaries; and performs data entry, retrieval, and data
searches.
B. Screens sentenced inmates for special programs; verifies parole eligibility dates; participates in
screening, interviewing, and release processing of parole prospects; and coordinates and
communicates inmate information with staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and
the public.
C. Prepares responses to correspondence, inquiries, and inmate requests following established
procedures regarding confidential information; and responds to inquiries from inmates and the
public in person, telephonically, and in writing.
D. Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety
criminal history system access.
- Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education, Experience, and Training
1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department
of Education (USDE). Each year of experience as described below may be substituted for
thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis with
a maximum substitution of two years.
2. Experience in case work, criminal justice, military, or a related field preferred.
3. Computer operations experience preferred.
4. Must have a valid state driver license.
Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.
- Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law
Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date.
Must meet and maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position.
For details see: http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/hr-home/tletseligibility.html
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of the principles of criminology and penology.
2. Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of parole case
management.
3. Knowledge of the psychological concepts of behavior, social adjustment, and emotional
stability.
4. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes regarding
pardons and paroles.
5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.
6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the
public.
8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
9. Skill in problem-solving techniques.
10. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network
environment.
11. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.
12. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
13. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
14. Skill in the electronic transmission of communications.
15. Skill to interview and counsel inmates.
16. Skill to evaluate inmate adjustment and identify special problems.
17. Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend
repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze,
alphabetize, lift and carry 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor
equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, dictation equipment,
telephone, dolly, and automobile.
This is a career ladder position.
Current employees that are presently in this career ladder, have
previously met minimum requirements, and are classified at a higher
career ladder level, may submit an application, interview for and
accept this posted position. If selected, the current employee will
remain at their current career ladder level and pay grade.
Employees that were formerly in this career ladder, have previously met
minimum requirements, and were classified at a higher career ladder level,
may submit an application, interview for and accept this posted position.
If selected, the employee will return to their career ladder level prior
to leaving the career path at the current pay grade.
Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not
be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all
employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must
contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of
employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties
performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this
information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our
interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule
your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time
to consider and respond to your request.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Cyndi Warren
Parole Office Human resources
8610 Shoal Creek Blvd
Austin,TX 78757
PH 5124065428
EMAIL Cyndi.Warren@tdcj.texas.gov
Military Occupation Specialty Code
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office
The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the
provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different
position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of
applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.
Salary : $4,572