TDCJ - Program Specialist I - American Correctiona

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice is seeking a Program Specialist I to support ACA accreditation. You will collect, compile, and review agency reports and documentation; perform policy research; and maintain a meticulous records keeping system to ensure compliance with ACA, applicable laws, policies and procedures.

The position requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Criminal justice experience required.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Excellent time management and planning.
• Good communication with supervisors and inmates.
• Ability to work under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and review agency reports and documentation.
• Policy research to support accreditation efforts.
• Maintain a records-keeping system.
• Monitor regulatory compliance with ACA, laws, and procedures.
• Daily communication with Department Supervisors.
• Direct contact with incarcerated inmates.

Skills

Criminal Justice Experience

Detail-oriented

Strong work ethic

Highly organized

Good communication skills

Ability to work under moderate.superv

Excellent time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Applicants must submit both a rsum and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

Job Duties

• Collecting, compiling, and reviewing agency reports/documentation
• Policy research
• Maintaining a records keeping system
• Monitoring compliance in order to adhere with ACA, laws, policies and procedures
• Daily Communication with Department Supervisors
• Direct Contact with incarcerated inmates

You'd Be a GOOD Fit If

• You have Criminal Justice Experience
• You are detailed oriented
• You have strong work ethic
• You are highly organized
• You have good communication skills
• You can work under moderate supervision
• You have excellent time management skills
• You can work well with others

You'd Be a GREAT Fit If

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of program administration and management.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred

Program Specialist I - American Correctional Association (ACA) Accreditation

Additional Information

• Travel: None - Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips
• Work Site Visits: No
• Study Material: No
• Pre-Service Training Academy Required: Yes
• Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position: Hazardous
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.