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Parole Officer IV - Staff Development - Board of Pardons and Paroles (713741)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Posted 6 months ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Austin, TX 78714, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job involves advanced parole administration and supervision work, including reviewing and approving parole activities and supervising staff.
  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and five years of full-time experience in criminal justice or related fields.
  • The position requires skills in administrative problem-solving, communication, and the ability to develop and conduct training programs.
  • A valid state driver license is necessary, and applicants must meet eligibility criteria for TLETS access.
  • Salary details are not provided in the summary, but the role emphasizes significant responsibility and independent judgment.

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; and directs staff in developing new 
sources of information and in improving casework and administrative hearing techniques.

B. Develops and implements policies and procedures; and develops, reviews, and revises 
operational manuals, administrative directives, and training materials to include curriculum, 
lesson plans, presentation slides, and exams.

C. Evaluates and analyzes operational reviews and training needs; assists in developing an annual
operational review plan to identify the departments, sections, and areas to be reviewed each 
fiscal year; and assists in developing and updating training schedules to identify training 
priorities.

D. Designs and conducts operational reviews to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of Board 
business to include site inspections, examination of records, programs, and documents and 
investigation of operational procedures; and designs and conducts in-person and remote 
trainings to include designing and developing methods for the assessment and evaluation of 
training effectiveness.

E. Prepares reports summarizing the findings of each operational review; and prepares reports 
summarizing the attendee performance and feedback of each training.

F. Supervises the work of others; and provides technical guidance to 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, Law, or Public Administration 
preferred.

2. Five years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, criminal justice administration, case 
management, case processing, or social services experience.

3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.

4. Technical review or program evaluation experience preferred.

5. Must have a valid state driver license.

Must maintain valid license for continued employment in position.
* Applicants must meet the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System 
(TLETS) access eligibility criteria as contained in the FBI Criminal Justice 
Information Systems Security Policy.

Must 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 legal proceedings and administrative law in the State of Texas.

3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, 
rules, and regulations preferred. 

4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 

5. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the 
public.

6. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 

7. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.

8. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network 
environment.

9. Skill in public address.

10. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

11. Skill to review and evaluate data, information, and reports and make related 
recommendations.

12. Skill to develop and conduct training and in-service programs.

13. Skill to develop and evaluate administrative and operational policies and procedures.

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, 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, recording equipment, 
telephone, dolly, and automobile.




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