APO Probation Officer II

Bell County - Texas•Temple, TX

21d•$25 - $30

About The Position

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. Job Description : EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS : General office equipment, private vehicle and various tools, both paper and automated screening devices, associated with criminal justice activities. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Individual divides his/her time working indoors and outdoors. Indoor work is in a well lighted, air conditioned office. Work hours may be non-traditional with some time devoted to working in the evenings or on weekends. The job has some hazards, including interacting with defendants outside the office setting and visiting high risk neighborhoods in the community. Officer must be able to assess potentially dangerous situations, both in the office and field, have working knowledge of the continuum of force and the ability to subdue/restrain a “suspect”. The physical demands of the job require lifting of light materials and equipment.

Requirements

Baccalaureate Degree conferred by an institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in the field of criminal justice, criminology, corrections, counseling, human services development, law, law enforcement, police science, pre-law, public administration, rehabilitative studies, social work, psychology, or sociology and one year of experience of graduate study in one of the above related fields or one year experience in full-time casework, counseling, community or group or such other documented education or experience that indicates that the applicant is well qualified to be a supervision officer.
The applicant cannot be dually employed as a peace officer or work as a reserve or volunteer peace officer.
The applicant cannot be currently on community supervision or parole or serving a sentence for a criminal offense.
The applicant must have a valid driver’s license and liability insurance coverage to at least meet state minimum standards.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

Performs investigative and supervisory casework, post sentence investigations and supervision of assigned defendants.
Counsels defendants, assesses risks and needs (by screening instruments), prepares individualized supervision plans, makes appropriate community resource referrals, maintains contact with outside agencies related to referrals.
Visits defendants at home, on the job, in treatment facilities or in jail as required by level of supervision or the immediate need.
Maintains current, accurate case records on all assigned defendants.
Works directly with the court or courts by keeping the appropriate court informed of supervision violations, preparing records, reports and documents for the court and testifying when requested.
Provide transportation to treatment facilities, intermediate sanction facilities or other care unit as required or directed by the Unit Supervisor.
Maintenance of payment records and securing payments as per court order, including decisions relating to distribution of collected funds.
Provide supervision for officers, technicians, secretaries and other support staff assigned to their oversight.
Required to make day to day decisions related to casework, imposition of sanctions, defendant’s needs and referrals and placement in treatment (both inpatient and outpatient), etc.
Maintain proficiency with a firearm, if permitted to carry, and follow requirements regarding the carrying of a weapon.
Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Court, the supervisor, Director or Assistant Director.