Probation & Community Safety 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

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.