COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OFFICER I - Community Supervision & Corrections Department

Tarrant-County,-Tx; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County CSCD is seeking a Community Supervision Officer I to assist with daily supervision of probationers under court orders, aiming to reduce recidivism and promote rehabilitation. You'll manage compliance, respond to violations, and apply evidence-based supervision strategies while maintaining thorough records.

The role requires strong customer service, communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and within a team.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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

Independent work

Teamwork

Microsoft Office 365

Analytical skills

Interviewing

Risk assessment

Develop supervision plans

CJAD Standards

CSCD information systems

Attention to detail

Investigative skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CSCD information systems

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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. 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.

• 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.

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.