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JOB SUMMARY
Performs entry-level parole administration work. Work involves providing supervision to offenders;
conducting parole investigations; and obtaining information for and preparing parole administration
documentation. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and
independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Visits offenders in Intermediate Sanction Facilities and conducts interviews, counsels, and provides
life and cognitive skills training to assist with reintegration into society; and evaluates offender
adjustment and recommends revisions to parole supervision plans.
B. Coordinates with facilities, agencies, and the community to prepare and facilitate offender transition
to post release residence.
C. Compiles information, documents offender activities, and maintains required records; performs data
entry, retrieval, and data searches; prepares evaluations, recommendations, and related reports;
and provides technical assistance.
D. Conducts activities to monitor offender compliance with the conditions of supervision to include
alcohol and drug testing.
E. Responds to inquiries from offenders and the public in person, telephonically, and in writing.
F. Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety
criminal history system access.
* 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
may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a yearfor-year basis with a maximum substitution of two years.
2. Case management, case processing, criminal justice or military experience preferred.
3. Computer operations experience preferred.
4. Experience in a correctional setting preferred.
5. Successful completion of assigned Parole Officer Training Academy (POTA).
6. 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 applicable 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 in problem-solving techniques.
10. Skill in public address.
11. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network
environment.
12. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.
13. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
14. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
15. Skill in the electronic transmission of communications.
16. Skill to interview and counsel offenders.
17. Skill to evaluate offender adjustment and identify special problems.
18. Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred.
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 15-44 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, chemicals used for urinalysis, 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, scanner, urinalysis equipment,
firearms, telephone, dolly, and automobile.
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