Program Specialist I - CID Director's Office - Brad Livingston Administrati at Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Huntsville, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Consultative services, Technical assistance, Program administration, Criminal justice, Security practices, Research methodology, Program evaluation, Investigation procedures, Staffing requirements, Technical writing, Problem-solving, Data analysis, Training, Compliance monitoring, Report preparation, Policy development

Industry

Government Administration

Description

JOB SUMMARY Performs routine consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves assisting in planning, developing, and implementing an agency program and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Assists in providing consultative services to plan, implement, and monitor Serious Incident Reviews, Security Reviews, Major Work Requests, and Strategic Planning programs; coordinates and prepares security program correspondence, reports, and recommendations; and assists in the development of program guidelines, policies, and procedures and monitors compliance. B. Assists in conducting investigations, surveys, inspections, and reviews to determine compliance with court orders, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; assists in studying and analyzing operations and problems; assists in evaluating research findings relative to specific security programs and projects; and assists in preparing reports of findings and recommendations. C. Participates in the preparation of training and operational procedural manuals and educational materials; works with program staff in determining trends and resolving technical problems; and provides training and technical assistance. * 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, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required two years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for year basis. 2. Two years full-time, wage-earning program administration or criminal justice experience. 3. Correctional custody or law enforcement experience preferred. 4. Auditing or technical writing experience preferred. B. Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of standard security practices and procedures for correctional confinement facilities. 2. Knowledge of the principles of research methodology, program evaluation techniques, and general investigation procedures. 3. Knowledge of time and motion study procedures to include calculation of relief factors and other accepted methods for determining staffing requirements. 4. Knowledge of offender classification standards and state, federal, and court mandates related to staffing requirements. 5. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes. 6. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 8. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 9. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 10. Skill in problem-solving techniques. 11. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 12. Skill in technical writing. 13. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files and reports. 14. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. 15. Skill to train 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, climb stairs, 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, 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, weapons, restraining devices, dolly, and automobile

Responsibilities

The Program Specialist performs consultative services and technical assistance to support agency programs, including security reviews and strategic planning. They also conduct investigations and inspections to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and court orders.