Community Supervision Officer

State of Texas - County of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Texas - County of Lubbock is seeking a dedicated professional to supervise a caseload of offenders placed under court supervision. The role involves evaluating offenders, planning supervision, referring to resources, and coordinating with law enforcement and other agencies.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, a valid Texas driver’s license, and the ability to work evenings. Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and computer proficiency are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Criminal history will be conducted.
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Monitors offenders’ compliance with terms and conditions of community supervision.
• Performs offender assessments by identifying salient facts from the interview.
• Prepares supervision plans with offender relevant to behavior change.
• Makes referrals, reviews offender progress and uses intermediate sanctions.
• Prepares and submits legal documents to the court as required.
• Conducts office visits and collateral contacts per department policies.
• Conducts field visits per department policies.
• Maintains accurate and orderly case files and updates records on each offender.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by superiors.
• Maintains professionalism.
• Follows departmental policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job description

Supervision Of Offenders

Provides supervision of a caseload of offenders placed under supervision by the courts. This supervision includes conducting evaluations, assessments, supervision planning, referral of offenders, and consulting with appropriate law enforcement and other agencies.

Essential Duties

• Monitors offenders’ compliance with terms and conditions of community supervision.
• Performs offender assessments by accurately identifying salient facts from the interview.
• Prepares supervision plans with offender relevant to behavior change.
• Makes appropriate referrals, reviews the offender’s progress and uses intermediate sanctions.
• Prepares and submits legal documents to the court as required.
• Conducts office visits and collateral contacts per department policies.
• Conducts field visits per department policies.
• Maintains accurate and orderly case files and updates records on each offender.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by superiors.
• Maintains professionalism.
• Follows departmental policies.

Position Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree conferred by an institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Must meet the minimum standards for Community Supervision Officers in Texas, as stated in Government Code chapter 76, section 76.005. Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and liability automobile insurance pursuant to Texas motor vehicle laws. Must have a telephone number at which they can be reached and access to reliable transportation. Must be able to work in the evenings to make contact with offenders in the field. A criminal history will be conducted.

Supplemental Information

Must be able to operate and use a personal computer and associated software. Must have good verbal and written skills. Must have interpersonal skills necessary to deal with offenders, public, coworkers, court personnel, and personnel of other agencies and departments. Ability to work independently and efficiently.

Maintain the ability to occasionally stand, walk, kneel, and bend during the course of your shift; reach, grip, and use fine dexterity; push and pull objects; occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees; occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds; occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing; place arms above, at or below shoulder height; use of vision and depth perception; talking and hearing. The work environment is typically indoors, in office setting, with moderate noise level.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.