Community Corrections Officer I - Community Supervision & Corrections Department

Fort Bend County • Rosenberg, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking a Community Corrections Officer I to join the Community Supervision & Corrections Department. This role involves conducting interviews, evaluations, and investigations of offenders, as well as field visits and after-hours contact with probationers. The officer will also be responsible for preparing violation reports, administering drug and alcohol testing, maintaining case documentation, ensuring offenders receive necessary counseling and referrals, and supervising electronically monitored offenders. Participation in emergency management activities during a local state of disaster may also be required. Fort Bend County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is recognized as one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, offering a high quality of life for its residents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or field approved by the State.
• No previous job related experience required.
• Computer and organizational skills.
• Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the Probationer, the public, other employees and elected officials.
• Required to become a certified corrections officer within one year of employment by attending training provided by the state.

Responsibilities

• Conducts interviews and evaluations of offenders, visitations to jail, and pre-sentence investigations.
• Conducts office, telephone conversations and field visits with probationers on scheduled basis, after work hours or on weekend.
• Research, prepare and evaluate violation reports and make the appropriate modifications to the requested reports.
• Administer random drug and alcohol testing through urinalysis and hair testing and make appropriate referrals for assessment and treatment.
• Maintain and record documentation on each defendant’s case; prepare statistical data bi-monthly on all cases assigned.
• Ensures offenders receive court directed counseling, screening and referrals as needed.
• Maintains communication with other agencies involved in offender’s supervision plan.
• Supervises electronic monitored offenders.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level