Community Supervision Officer

Coryell County•Copperas Cove, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Community Supervision Officer is to provide responsible supervision to assigned clients in order to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions, thereby providing a service to the Courts, the community, and the clients on probation.

Requirements

Possess the State mandated qualifications for a Community Supervision Officer or Obtain the State mandated qualifications for a Community Supervision Officer within one (1) year of employment
A Community Supervision Officer in Texas cannot be employed as a peace officer or work as a reserve or volunteer peace officer; and cannot be currently on community supervision, parole, or serving a sentence for a criminal offense
Bachelor's Degree conferred by an institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Degree must be in criminal justice, criminology, corrections, counseling, human services development, law, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or sociology. If the bachelor's degree is not in one of these fields, applicants must have: A minimum of one year of graduate study in one of these fields; or A minimum of one year of experience in fulltime casework, counseling, or community or group work that has been approved by the Criminal Justice Assistance Division director.
A copy of academic transcript attached to application
Two (2) certified original copies will be required at time of hire
Good oral and written communication skills
Effective organizational and time management skills
Valid Driver's License (Texas by hire date)
Good driving record and insurable under the department's automobile insurance program

Responsibilities

Supervise clients to monitor compliance with the orders of the Courts
Maintain accurate chronological records on all client activity
Prepare monthly statistical reports
Assist the Courts in revocation hearings as necessary
Schedule assessments and assists with referrals, perform reassessments
Refer clients to appropriate community resource agencies in an effort to effectuate their rehabilitation
Ensure all fees are paid on a timely basis
Notify the Court immediately, through proper channels, of any violations of probation
Implement Evidence-Based Practices such as Motivational Interviewing in caseload management
Ensure compliance with all Community Justice Assistance Division Standards
Observe the collection of urine samples for drug screening on clients on probation to assure that no foreign substance is introduced into the sample as needed
Contribute to and helps create a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a cooperative and amicable manner with supervisors, coworkers, subordinates and members of the public
Perform other related duties as assigned