Probation Officer Jobs in Texas

Job Title: Community Supervision (Adult Probation) Officer Company: DC CSCD Location: Dallas, TX Description: Performs supervision officer work. Work involves supervising adult probationers; reviewing and investigating cases; preparing pre- and post-sentence reports; and developing and implementing supervision plans and recommendations. Liaises with internal staff, community resources and outside agencies to develop and implement an informed plan of supervision; identifies appropriate rehabilitative services; responds to inquiries from clients and the public. Monitors and enforces Conditions of Community Supervision; escalates violations in a timely manner. Prepares and completes pre and post-sentence reports, social and developmental histories and other documentation in accordance with applicable standards, policies and procedures. Makes critical and sound decisions during emergencies or potentially dangerous situations. Audits and maintains case files to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures to maintain funding requirements, if applicable; completes documentation of daily work activities in case file narratives and daily worksheets. Ensures that all work is in compliance with policies and procedures, federal, state and local regulations and licensing requirements (if applicable). Working knowledge of community supervision laws and CJAD standards. Ability to assist in the supervision of probationers and related contract services. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and expectations. Ability to work effectively under stressful and emotion-charged conditions. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License with current liability insurance coverage and a good driving record. Primarily performs work inside a standard office environment. Ability to travel to various work site locations within Dallas County is required. Travel to conduct client home visits may be required. May perform work inside a secured facility with potential exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, lice and other diseases. Requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and the ability to lift files, boxes, and other materials up to 15 lbs., unassisted.

Job Title: Adult Probation Officer Company: Location: Abilene, TX Description: This position calls for protection of the community through supervision of the probated offender and to make available to offenders opportunities for improving their ability to serve their sentence in the community rather than in prison or jail. Manages a caseload; accountable to the administration and responsible for the supervision of probationers assigned to him. Manages case files in accordance with departmental policy and procedures and CJAD standards. Manages and maintains computer files. Monitors probationer's compliance with the Court's conditions of supervision. Performs orientation/intake and assessment process. Obtains urine samples for drug screening in accordance with departmental policies. Completes Pre-Sentence Investigations on an assigned basis and Post-Sentence Investigations when court ordered in accordance with the departmental procedures. Monitors and tracks status of probationer court ordered fees. Communicates restitution information to the defendant. Maintains a complete knowledge of referral resources (in-house, community, area, and state) and knowledgeable of effective referral process to enhance supervision facilitation. Notifies the District Attorney's office by completing violation reports on those probationers who have been charged with new offenses. Notifies the District Attorney's office by completing violation reports on those probationers who have absconded from supervision. Completes violation reports on probationers to activate the process for the departmental Continuum of Sanctions. Attempts to locate those probationers by mail, telephone, or field visits who have failed to report to the Department as required. Maintains awareness of all confidentiality laws and regulations pertaining to probation case management/casework supervision and case records. Makes field visits with probationers outside the office as mandated by standards or otherwise directed/ warranted. Conducts office reports with the probationers within the time frame prescribed by standards and/or guidelines with counseling per the Supervision Plan. Completes Case Classification assessments on all new probationers within thirty days of supervision by assessing risks/needs and developing an appropriate Supervision Plan. Completes Case Classification Reassessments on all probationers to reassess Risk/Needs and follow up within the time-frame set forth by the standards. Attends all court proceedings as required and all subsequent revocation hearings. Completes all required departmental reports on time, including, but not limited to, monthly reports, mileage reports, weekly jail list, etc. Responsible for the accuracy of all data and subsequent changes submitted for entry into the information management system (including financial information and case summary codes). Completes a monthly physical count of cases to ensure an accurate caseload statistics report. Administers appropriate testing (SCS, SASSI, SAAST, etc.) per standards and guidelines. Files documentation to include all contacts with probationer or regarding probationers. Communicates with other criminal justice agencies as needed. Attends training as needed and/or required to increase knowledge and improve skills that will enhance job performance. Implements Officer of the Day and Officer on Call duties as scheduled. Exercises independent and mature judgment in the supervision of probationers and makes all decisions in the best interest of justice and the community.Performs all other job-related duties as assigned. May be required to work irregular hours on a flex-time basis and may travel to high-crime areas during daytime and evening hours. The carrying of a firearm is prohibited.No felonies/RIO...........................................Supervisory Experience Required: NoMinimum Pay: $31,287.00 / YRMaximum Pay: $31,287.00 / YRAdditional Pay Details: Salary increase opportunites are available at 6, 18, and 30 months of employment. The current 30 month salary is $36475.Workweek: Full Time - 30 hours or more per weekDuration: RegularShift: Days (First)Additional Workweek Details: ---Benefits: 1. Medical/Health Insurance Plan2. Other Insurance Plans3. Other Paid Leave4. Pre-Tax Programs for Child and Health Care5. Retirement Plan6. Sick Leave7. Vacation LeaveVeterans Only: NoRecovery Act Job: NoFederal Contractor: NoGreen Job: No

Job Title: Juvenile Probation Officer Company: Location: Beaumont, TX Description: Bachelor?s Degree in behavioral sciences, sociology, criminal justice or related field approved by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission; one year (24 hours) of graduate work in approved field of instruction - or - one year of experience in full-time casework, counseling, community or group work in an approved social service, community, corrections, or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons. Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled private office environment. While performing field work, employee may be subject to adverse weather and environmental conditions, physical and safety hazards while working in high crime areas, transporting or escorting juvenile offenders, driving in traffic. Must be available to work 8-hour days, Monday through Friday, overtime when necessary. Screens juveniles in period immediately following referral to Juvenile Probation Department by courts, law enforcement agencies, or other sources to determine most appropriate handling of individual cases; conducts investigations of referral?s past delinquency record, school, attendance, home environment, mental stability, and general attitude; conducts pre-court investigations of juvenile offenders; compiles results and prepares written reports for the Court, administrators, and other designated persons; receives and sets up newly assigned cases; develops supervision plans in accordance with established techniques and standards in order to effect rehabilitation and deter criminal behavior of juvenile offenders; supervises assigned cases administratively; monitors each case to ensure compliance with rules of probation; reports any violations of probation; conducts scheduled office visits; makes telephone contacts; makes home visits, school, placement, and other field visits as required; transports and escorts clients as required; counsels assigned juvenile offenders, parents and other family members; assists with instruction of sex offender group, or other group counseling; makes referrals to treatment centers and/or community resource agencies as appropriate; contacts local school districts, law enforcement agencies, other agencies if required; maintains current files on all assigned cases; documents all contact relevant to probationers; records information in chronos; compiles data and statistics; prepares reports, case records, other documents, closing and transfer summaries, curfew checks, etc.; compiles and analyzes results of pre-court investigations and prepares reports for the court, administrators and other designated persons; makes recommendations regarding release or further legal action, including possible confinement; testifies in court and participates in Detention Hearings; transports and/or escorts juvenile and family to court and for other services as required; attends and participates in staff meetings; attends training sessions, educational seminars, and workshops; fulfills continuing education requirements; makes educational and/or instructional presentations to various groups; performs other public relations activities as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.Supervisory Experience Required: NoMinimum Pay: $13.80 / HRMaximum Pay: $13.80 / HRAdditional Pay Details: ---Workweek: Full Time - 30 hours or more per weekDuration: RegularShift: Days (First)Additional Workweek Details: ---Benefits: ---Veterans Only: NoRecovery Act Job: NoFederal Contractor: NoGreen Job: No