Counsel Substitute I - Ferguson Unit (042855) - EXTENDED

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Midway, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs entry-level work as a representative and an advocate of inmates in a correctional facility. Work involves providing technical support to inmates in the disciplinary process. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill in problem-solving techniques.
• Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
• Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in customer service, clerical, administrative support, technical program support, inmate discipline, or criminal justice preferred.
• Knowledge of the agency inmate disciplinary process preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Notifies and interviews inmates charged with violations of agency, facility, or unit rules and regulations; explains charges to inmates and agency and contract facility employees; investigates allegations; conducts interviews and prepares a written summary of witness statements; and obtains all available forms of evidence.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records on activities, assignments, and dispositions; and prepares related reports.
• Assists in analyzing inmates' positions, developing strategies of defense, and advising inmates of alternative plans of action; represents inmates at disciplinary hearings; negotiates the mitigation of punishments; and advises and assists inmates with disciplinary appellate procedures.
• Assists in maintaining security of inmates.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees