Community Supervision Ofc 1

Georgia Department of Revenue•Lawrenceville, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Supervision Officer 1 position is with the Georgia Department of Community Supervision in Lawrenceville, Georgia (Gwinnett Circuit). The officer monitors, coaches, and supports people under parole and probation supervision while helping promote public safety and successful outcomes. The role works alongside local, state, and federal agencies and uses evidence-based practices and technology. The position offers a hybrid work environment and flexible scheduling. The officer manages a caseload, develops case plans, conducts community surveillance, enforces supervision conditions, investigates violations, connects individuals with community resources, and makes referrals and case recommendations. The officer maintains case files, performs background checks and testing, writes case notes and reports, conducts screenings and assessments, and prepares sentence computations and early terminations. The role also includes working with counselors, treatment providers, and community stakeholders; interviewing individuals; preparing for and testifying in court and parole revocation hearings; and conducting arrests and searches in office and field settings. The position requires wearing a department-provided uniform, badge, and firearm. The selected candidate must complete POST-required Basic Community Supervision Officer Training, including firearms, taser, and OC spray qualifications, obtain medical clearance, and successfully complete the Field Training Officer Program. Occupants are considered peace officers by law and must satisfy Georgia POST legal requirements.

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 the legal requirements for peace officers prescribed by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a valid driver's license.
Obtain required medical clearance and successfully complete the Field Training Officer Program.
Successfully complete required firearms, taser, and OC spray qualifications.

Nice To Haves

A 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 as part of professional or academic experience.
Organization, communication, and teamwork skills.

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 conducting background checks, DNA testing, drug testing, fingerprinting, and photographing for new cases.
Write detailed case notes and reports, and complete sentence computations and early terminations.
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, prepare testimony, and testify in court and parole revocation hearings.
Conduct arrests and searches in office and field settings.
Wear a department-provided uniform, badge, and firearm; complete required training and qualifications.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible schedule and hybrid work environment.
13 paid holidays per year.
Monthly annual and sick leave accrual.
Compensatory time accrual.
Peace Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund.
Work/life balance.
Employee wellness program, including up to 3 hours per week for physical fitness activities.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) match program of up to 9%.
Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Uniforms and equipment provided.
Training and professional development opportunities.