Community Supervision Officer

Brazos County • Bryan, TX

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About The Position

The Community Supervision Officer supervises defendants placed on direct community supervision. This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week. The role serves at the will of the Director and carries out duties assigned by the Director or designee. Employees have face-to-face contact with people charged with and/or convicted of criminal offenses and are expected to demonstrate integrity and a positive work ethic while following the department’s Code of Ethics, standardized policies and procedures, and directives from department leadership and supervisors.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of computer programs and standard office practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate and understand verbal communication.
• Ability to visually observe offenders.
• Ability to read and communicate the written word.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, busy environment.
• Availability for work.
• Comprehension of basic bookkeeping principles.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment.
• Adequate typing skills.
• Integrity, a positive work ethic, and compliance with the department’s Code of Ethics, policies, procedures, and directives.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual.
• Internship with a CSCD or two years of prior probation experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor defendants’ compliance with supervision conditions, including collecting offender fees, and notify the Court when a defendant is not in compliance.
• Prepare clear, unbiased, and comprehensive reports and documents in a timely manner to support service to the Courts.
• Maintain a presence in court and intake.
• Maintain positive working relationships with departmental staff, defendants, and employees of other agencies encountered in the course of the job.
• Keep current on legal issues and laws.
• Carry out other duties and functions assigned by the Director or designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time