Sex Offender Officer Adult Probation

Description

JOB TITLE:

Community Supervision Officer-

LOCATION:'

Johnson and Somervell Counties, Tx

DESCRIPTION:

Sex Offender Caseload

Performs professional correction work supervising adults placed on probation by the courts. Responsible for maintenance of the casefile and effective supervision of offenders placed on this caseload as a result of sex-related offenses. This caseload will include previous sex offenses that are required to register as a sex offender, sex-related cases that are not required to register, and sex offenders transferred out to other jurisdictions and those preparing to be released to our jurisdiction from TDCJ. Extensive field work is a requirement of the position. Work involves regularly meeting with probationers to ensure adherence to terms of probation and maintain records of probationers' activities and status. Employee is also responsible for determining level of supervision, providing limited counseling, referring clients to probation assistance programs and conferring with law enforcement and court personnel in matters pertaining to violation of probation by clients. Employee is subject to usual potential of contact with legally delinquent adults.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Meet with probationers in office or at probationers' residence and/or work according to established schedules or more often as necessary. Takes weekly monthly report, collects court ordered fees, obtains urine samples from probationers for drug-use analysis and enforces the conditions of probation. Conducts risk and needs assessments and develops supervision plans based on criminogenic factors and applies risk reduction strategies. Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing programs and maintains files to document all contacts with probationers. Attends necessary court proceedings, maintains relationship with the court, testifies as needed, prepares violation reports and recommends modifications. Reviews case records to determine compliance with State standards, grant conditions and departmental policies and procedures. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree conferred by an institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The preferred degree would be in criminal justice, criminology, social work, psychology, sociology, rehabilitative studies or a related field. Must have at least four years or community corrections experience or at least one year of prior experience in supervising sex offender cases. In absence of this experience, the selected officer must have some special skills, such as being fluent in a language other than English, and at least two years of casework experience. The officer must be certified as a community supervision officer and certified to administer the TRAS.

Applicants cannot be employed as a peace officer or serve as a reserved peace officer. Must become certified as community supervision officer within one year after hire.

Bilingual in English / Spanish desired but not required.

SALARY:

Starting salary $52,509 to negotiable per year based on experience plus benefit package.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver License and insurance. Background investigation of prospective employees will be conducted.

CLOSING DATE:

When filled. No phone calls or e-mails please.

In order for your application to be considered, you must upload a cover letter, resume and transcript to your application. Applications are accessible at

Diane Crowe, Director

Johnson & Somervell Counties Community Supervision

and Corrections Department

425 West Chambers

Cleburne, Texas 76033