Parole Officer IV - Parole Supervisor - Fort Worth III District Parole Offi at Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Fort Worth, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Criminology, Penology, Parole Case Management, Behavioral Psychology, Laws and Regulations, Communication, Coordination, Technical Report Writing, Problem Solving, Investigative Skills, Training, Supervision

Industry

Government Administration

Description

JOB SUMMARY Performs advanced parole administration and supervision work. Work involves reviewing and approving parole supervision activities, parole investigations, and parole release plans and reports; coordinating case assignments; conducting case analyses; and supervising the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Plans, schedules, and supervises parole administration activities, ensuring compliance with agency policies, procedures, standards, and objectives; coordinates parole supervision activities with other units, departments, and other entities; develops and implements policies and procedures; and prepares reports and other related documents. B. Reviews workload statistics, caseload assignments, and case reports; directs parole officers in developing new sources of information and in improving casework techniques; coordinates and conducts parole investigations of highly confidential matters; and directs actions to be taken on specific cases. C. Supervises activities to monitor offender compliance with the conditions of supervision to include alcohol and drug testing. 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 training and technical guidance to program staff. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. 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. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required four years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis with a maximum substitution of two years. 2. Four years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, case management, case processing, or military experience. 3. Two years full-time, wage earning experience in the supervision of employees. 4. Parole officer experience preferred. 5. Computer operations experience preferred. 6. Technical review or program evaluation experience preferred. 7. Teaching, training, or staff development experience preferred. 8. Must meet and maintain Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) access eligibility for continued employment in position. 9. 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 review technical data and prepare technical reports. 10. Skill in problem-solving techniques. 11. Skill to conduct investigations. 12. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines. 13. Skill to train others. 14. Skill to supervise the work of others. 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, 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, chemicals used for urinalysis, 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 may include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, urinalyses equipment, firearms, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Responsibilities

The Parole Officer IV supervises parole administration activities, ensuring compliance with agency policies and coordinating with other departments. They also review case reports, direct parole officers, and monitor offender compliance with supervision conditions.