Community Corrections Officer I - Community Supervision & Corrections Department
About The Position
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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
