COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OFFICER I - Community Supervision & Corrections Department

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College’s CSCD unit is seeking a Community Supervision Officer I to assist with daily operations, supervise probationers/defendants under court orders, and promote rehabilitation through evidence-based supervision strategies.

The role emphasizes regular contact, risk assessments, home visits, and meticulous record-keeping to ensure compliance and safety within the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must pass State certification within one year of employment.
• Meets CJAD training hour requirement.
• Valid driver’s license and liability insurance.
• Case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets regularly with probationers/defendants to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions.
• Conducts state-mandated risk assessments and other assessments as appropriate.
• Conducts home and field visits to monitor probationers’/defendants’ behavior in the community.
• Maintains case management files and documents all interactions with probationers/defendants.
• Prepares violation reports and modifications, attends necessary court proceedings, and testifies as needed.
• Maintains records in compliance with state standards, grant conditions, and department policies and procedures.
• Communicates with referral agencies and victims as needed.
• Completes presentence investigations reports.
• Runs computerized criminal history reports, orders arrest reports, and conducts drivers’ license checks.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Computer skills

Analytical skills

CJAD knowledge

Risk assessment

Case planning

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CSCD systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The Community Supervision Officer I will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the CSCD including supervising probationers/defendants under court-order community supervision in a manner that will reduce continued criminal conduct and promote successful rehabilitation. It will serve to assist probationers/defendants in maintaining a crime-free lifestyle, by effectively managing and positively motivating, enforcing compliance with court orders, responding quickly to violations, employing a progressive-sanctions model and applying evidence-based practices to supervision strategies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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

• Meets regularly with probationers/defendants to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions
• Conducts state-mandated risk assessments and other assessments as appropriate, to determine probationers’/defendants’ needs.
• Conducts home and field visits to monitor probationers’/defendants’ behavior in the community.
• Maintains case management files and documents all interactions with probationers/defendants.
• Prepares violation reports and modifications, attends necessary court proceedings, and testifies as needed.
• Maintains records in compliance with State standards, grant conditions, and department policies and procedures.
• Communicates with referral agencies and victims as needed.
• Completes presentence investigations reports.
• Runs computerized criminal history reports, orders arrest reports, and conducts drivers’ license checks.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Summary

The Community Supervision Officer I will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the CSCD including supervising probationers/defendants under court-order community supervision in a manner that will reduce continued criminal conduct and promote successful rehabilitation. It will serve to assist probationers/defendants in maintaining a crime-free lifestyle, by effectively managing and positively motivating, enforcing compliance with court orders, responding quickly to violations, employing a progressive-sanctions model and applying evidence-based practices to supervision strategies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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

• Meets regularly with probationers/defendants to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions
• Conducts state-mandated risk assessments and other assessments as appropriate, to determine probationers’/defendants’ needs.
• Conducts home and field visits to monitor probationers’/defendants’ behavior in the community.
• Maintains case management files and documents all interactions with probationers/defendants.
• Prepares violation reports and modifications, attends necessary court proceedings, and testifies as needed.
• Maintains records in compliance with State standards, grant conditions, and department policies and procedures.
• Communicates with referral agencies and victims as needed.
• Completes presentence investigations reports.
• Runs computerized criminal history reports, orders arrest reports, and conducts drivers’ license checks.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of CJAD Standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of Department Policies and Procedures.
• Skilled at interviewing and assessing risk and criminogenic need.
• Skilled in developing supervision plans.
• Proficient with relevant CSCD information systems including but not limited to CSCD’s electronic case management system(s) and Microsoft Office Software.
• Effective Communication.
• Dedication to quality development within the CSCD.
• Attention to detail.
• Investigative skills.
• Willingness to accept and promote change.
• Flexibility.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must pass State certification within one year of employment.
• Meets and maintains CJAD training hour requirement.
• Valid driver’s license and liability insurance.

Preferred Requirements

• Case management experience preferred.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at [phone].

01

Do you have a bachelor’s degree?

02

Do you possess a valid driver license and current liability insurance coverage?

03

Do you have case management work experience? Note: Preferred but not required.

04

What is your undergraduate grade point average (GPA)?

05

Have you ever been on probation?

06

Have you ever been convicted or placed on deferred adjudication for any offense, other than a minor traffic offense? If yes, please explain.

07

A supervision officer must make appropriate decisions and have the skills and abilities to supervise offenders, participate in court proceedings, assess client needs, utilize community resources in case planning, enforce collection of court-ordered fees, and provide surveillance of probationers within the community. Please explain how your past work experience and/or education specifically applies to this position.

08

The Supervision Officer I is required to maintain day-to-day case records, make inquiries into alleged violations of the rules of probation and prepare written reports for presentation in court of these violations. Describe your experience in the preparation of factual reports.

• Required Question