Manager IV - Regional Institutional Parole Office Supervisor at Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Gatesville, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Policy Development, Budget Monitoring, Case Management, Criminal Justice, Investigations, Training Program Development, Criminology, Penology, Parole Case Management, Behavioral Concepts, Statutory Interpretation, Communication, Coordination, Problem-Solving, Technical Reporting

Industry

Government Administration

Description

I. JOB SUMMARY Performs highly complex managerial work administering the daily operations and activities for the Institutional Parole Office (IPO). Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating department activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; monitoring budget expenditures; and supervising the work of others. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Plans, schedules, and supervises the activities of regional staff within an assigned regional area to ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and objectives; responds to and directs staff in emergency situations to include natural disasters; reviews case reports and findings submitted by parole regional staff; and directs staff in developing new sources of information and improving casework techniques. B. Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates regional operations; develops and implements operating policies and procedures; conducts investigations of highly confidential cases; and approves actions and reports of regional staff. C. Directs the preparation of training and operational manuals, educational materials, and information programs; develops and maintains training programs; and monitors budget expenditures. D. Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access. E. Supervises the work of others; and provides technical guidance to regional staff. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. Education, Experience, and Training 1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Criminal Justice, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field preferred. 2. Seven years full-time, wage-earning case management or case processing experience in the criminal justice or social services fields to include four years in the supervision of employees. 3. Parole officer experience preferred. 4. Computer operations experience preferred. 5. Must have a valid state driver license. Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position. * Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date. Must meet and maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position. For details see: http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/hr-home/tletseligibility.html B. Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of the principles of criminology and penology. 2. Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of parole case management. 3. Knowledge of the psychological concepts of behavior, social adjustment, and emotional stability. 4. Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes regarding pardons and paroles. 5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 9. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines. 10. Skill in problem-solving techniques. 11. Skill to develop, review, and make recommendations on case documentation. 12. Skill to conduct investigations. 13. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. 14. Skill to supervise the work of others. IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, climb stairs, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Responsibilities

This role involves highly complex managerial work administering the daily operations of the Institutional Parole Office, including establishing goals, developing policies, and monitoring budget expenditures. The manager will plan, schedule, and supervise regional staff activities to ensure compliance, respond to emergencies, and direct improvements in casework techniques.