TDCJ - Parole Officer IV - Parole Supervisor

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=102235andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionApplicants must submit both a rsum and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates. Job Duties:Performs advanced parole administration and supervision work. Work involves reviewing and approving parole supervision activities, parole investigations, and parole release plans and reports; coordinating case assignments; conducting case analyses; and supervising the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Plans, schedules, and supervises parole administration activities, ensuring compliance with agency policies, procedures, standards, and objectives; coordinates parole supervision activities with other units, departments, and other entities; develops and implements policies and procedures; and prepares reports and other related documents. Reviews workload statistics, caseload assignments, and case reports; directs parole officers in developing new sources of information and in improving casework techniques; coordinates and conducts parole investigations of highly confidential matters; and directs actions to be taken on specific cases. Supervises activities to monitor offender compliance with the conditions of supervision to include alcohol and drug testing. Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access. Supervises the work of others; and provides training and technical guidance to program staff.

• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.You'd be a GOOD fit if:You have a 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). Major course work in Criminal Justice, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required four years 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. Four years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, case management, case processing, or military experience. Two years full-time, wage earning experience in the supervision of employees. You have the skill to supervise the work of others.You have the skill in problem-solving techniques. You have the skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. You have skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines. You'd be a GREAT fit if:You have the skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.You have Parole officer experience.You have computer operations experience.You have technical review or program evaluation experience. You have teaching, training, or staff development experience.You must meet and maintain Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) access eligibility for continued employment in position. You must have a valid state driver license. Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position. You must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date. You must meet and maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employm nt in position. For details see: http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/hr-home/tletseligibility.html You have knowledge of the principles of criminology and penology. You have knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of parole case management. You have knowledge of the psychological concepts of behavior, social adjustment, and emotional stability. You have knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes regarding pardons and paroles.You have knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. You have the skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.You have the skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.You have the skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.You have the skill to conduct investigations. You have skill to train others.
• For the full Job Description, please click the link below:Parole Officer IV - Parole Supervisor Additional Information:Retiree Salary Will be 2.5% less than the posted salary Travel 25% - Position may spend 15 nights away per month Work Site Visits No Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required Yes Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Hazardous
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.Contact Information: Questions concerning this Questions concerning the applicationposition can be directed to: process can be directed to: Renoida Higgins-Alexander Sharon BayliffHiring Manager OR Human Resources713-685-7153 936-437-