BPP- PAROLE OFFICER III- INSITUTIONAL UNIT SUPERVI

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Texas is seeking a Parole Officer to assess offenders, coordinate with agencies, and maintain case records. The role requires knowledge of criminology and parole practices and a commitment to security and public safety.

This career ladder position offers growth within the agency, with mandatory TLETS training and a pre-employment drug test. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and meet all requirements for employment with the state of

Qualifications

• Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.
• Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date.
• Must meet and maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position.
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Skills

Criminology basics

Parole case management

Coordination with agencies

Record keeping

Work planning

TLETS knowledge

Job description

Requirements

• Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.
• Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date.
• Must meet and maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position. For details see: http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/hr-home/tletseligibility.html
• You'd be a GREAT fit if: You have:
• Knowledge of the principles of criminology and penology.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of parole case management.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.
• Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Compensation & Travel

• Retiree Salary Will be 2.5% less than the posted salary
• Travel None - Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips
• Work Site Visits No Study Material Yes- PD-22 Parole Officers Training Academy Required No Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Hazardous Duty

Career Ladder

This is a career ladder position. Current employees that are presently in this career ladder, have previously met minimum requirements, and are classified at a higher career ladder level, may submit an application, interview for and accept this posted position. If selected, the current employee will remain at their current career ladder level and pay grade. Employees that were formerly in this career ladder, have previously met minimum requirements, and were classified at a higher career ladder level, may submit an application, interview for and accept this posted position. If selected, the employee will return to their career ladder level prior to leaving the career path at the current pay grade.

For details on the Parole Officer Career Ladder salaries, see: https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/hr-home/posalary.html

Contact Information

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Brooke Schuster PH:713-982-9706 Email: [e-mail]

Important Note to the Candidate

Military Preference To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. Military Occupation Specialty Codes https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Eligibility

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

EEO Statement

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.