Community Supervision Officer/Court Officer

Kaufman County; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaufman County seeks a Community Supervision Officer/Court Officer to monitor probationers’ compliance with court orders through office and field contacts, ensuring community safety. The role includes assisting probationers in obtaining services to promote pro-social behavior and conducting risk/needs assessments to create individualized case plans.

The officer will report probation violations to authorities promptly, with pre-employment screenings and background checks required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in one of the listed fields (Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Rehabilitative Studies, or related).
• OR completion of at least one year of graduate study in one of the listed fields.
• Must not be employed as a peace officer or serve as a law enforcement volunteer.
• Must not currently be on probation, parole, or serving a sentence for any criminal offense.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring probationers’ compliance with court orders through office and field contacts to ensure community safety
• Assisting probationers in obtaining services to encourage pro-social and law-abiding behavior
• Conducting risk/needs assessments and developing individualized case plans
• Reporting probation violations to the appropriate authorities in a timely manner

Education

Bachelor’s degree

One year of graduate study

Job description

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Community Supervision Officer/Court Officer

Job Summary

• Monitoring probationers’ compliance with court orders through office and field contacts to ensure community safety
• Assisting probationers in obtaining services to encourage pro-social and law-abiding behavior
• Conducting risk/needs assessments and developing individualized case plans
• Reporting probation violations to the appropriate authorities in a timely manner

Qualifications

Applicants must possess at a minimum:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in one of the following fields:
• Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Rehabilitative Studies, or a related field
  OR
• Completion of at least one year of graduate study in one of the fields listed above

Additional requirements:

• Must not be employed as a peace officer or serve as a law enforcement volunteer
• Must not currently be on probation, parole, or serving a sentence for any criminal offense

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Drug and alcohol screening
• Complete criminal background check
• Driving record check

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Job ID Adult Probation Category Current Job Openings Status Open Salary $50,000 Annually/Negotiable based on adult probation experience Posted June 19, 2026 2:17 PM Closing Open Until Filled