Community Supervision Ofc 1

Georgia Department of Revenue•Thomson, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Supervision Officer 1 works for the Georgia Department of Community Supervision in Thomson, Georgia, serving the Toombs Circuit. The position monitors, coaches, and supports people under parole and probation supervision while promoting public safety and coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies. The role uses a hybrid virtual and in-person work environment and offers a flexible schedule. The officer manages a caseload, develops case plans, enforces supervision conditions, investigates violations, connects individuals with community resources, and makes referrals and case recommendations. The position also maintains case files and documentation, conducts screenings and assessments, works with counselors and treatment providers, builds stakeholder relationships, and participates in court and parole revocation hearings. The role requires wearing a department-provided uniform, badge, and firearm, and includes arrests and searches in office and field settings. Employees must successfully complete POST-required Basic Community Supervision Officer Training (BCSOT), including required firearms, taser, and OC spray qualifications, and must complete the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program. Medical clearance is required. Positions require applicants to be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver's license, and meet Georgia POST legal requirements for peace officers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Meet the prerequisites and complete Georgia POST-required Basic Community Supervision Officer Training (BCSOT).
Meet Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council legal requirements for peace officers.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a valid driver's license.
Obtain required medical clearance.
Successfully complete the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program.
Successfully complete required firearms, taser, and OC spray qualifications.
Organization, communication, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration, or a closely related field.
Internship, practicum, or volunteer experience in probation, parole, corrections, law enforcement, social services, or a related human services setting.
Knowledge of evidence-based supervision practices and basic case management principles.
Experience preparing written reports, case notes, or legal documentation.
At least one year of experience working effectively with diverse populations while maintaining professional boundaries in a professional, academic, or volunteer setting.
Experience conducting interviews, intakes, or assessments in a professional or academic setting.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload by creating case plans, conducting community surveillance, enforcing probation and parole conditions, investigating violations, linking individuals to community resources, and making referrals and case recommendations.
Prepare, review, and maintain case files, including background checks, DNA testing, drug testing, fingerprinting, photographing, case notes, reports, sentence computation, and early termination work.
Work with counselors and treatment providers and conduct substance-use and mental-health screenings and assessments.
Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders.
Conduct interviews and prepare testimony; testify in court and parole revocation hearings.
Conduct arrests and searches in office and field settings.
Wear a department-provided uniform, badge, and firearm and meet required training and qualification standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.