Community Corrections Officer I - Community Supervision & Corrections Department
About The Position
Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
