APO Probation Officer III - CSCD

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. 

Job Description:

General Description

Under immediate to general supervision, performs moderately complex social casework in providing supervision and rehabilitative services to persons placed on supervision and enforces the terms and conditions imposed by the Judge of misdemeanor and felony community supervision according to laws and well-defined rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• The officer has daily contact with the public and is responsible for the preparation of the following reports: 1) direct supervision, 2) indirect supervision, 3) violation reports, and 4) CJAD case classification and case management forms as required.
• The individual is responsible for understanding the law and the CJAD case classification/case management systems and procedures.
• The individual is responsible for counseling defendants and habilitative training and programming for defendants and their families.
• The individual is also required to make appropriate referrals, placement in treatment (both inpatient and outpatient), distribution of collected funds, and must administer and witness the drawing and testing of urine for the presence of contraband substances, etc., in the day-to-day supervision of cases assigned to the caseload.
• The officer is responsible for the decisions made relating to the case or the defendant. Court testimony as to identification and specific details of the case as needed in court.

• Performs investigative and supervisory casework, post-sentence investigations and supervision of assigned defendants.

• Counsels defendants, assesses risks and needs (by screening instruments), prepares individualized supervision plans, makes appropriate community resource referrals, maintains contact with outside agencies related to referrals.

• Visits defendants at home, on the job, in treatment facilities or in jail as required by level of supervision or the immediate need.

• Maintains current, accurate case records on all assigned defendants.

• Works directly with the court or courts by keeping the appropriate court informed of supervision violations, preparing records, reports and documents for the court and testifying when requested.

• Provide transportation to treatment facilities, intermediate sanction facilities or other care unit as required or directed by the Unit Supervisor.

• Maintain payment records and secure payments as per court order, including decisions relating to distribution of collected funds.

• Provide supervision for officers, technicians, secretaries and other support staff assigned to their oversight.

• Required to make day-to-day decisions related to casework, imposition of sanctions, defendant’s needs and referrals, and placement in treatment (both inpatient and outpatient), etc.

• Maintain proficiency with a firearm, if permitted to carry, and follow requirements regarding the carrying of a weapon.

• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Court, the supervisor, Director or Assistant Director.

• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Baccalaureate Degree conferred by an institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in the field of criminal justice, criminology, corrections, counseling, human services development, law, law enforcement, police science, pre-law, public administration, rehabilitative studies, social work, psychology, or sociology and one year of experience of graduate study in one of the above related fields or one year experience in full-time casework, counseling, community or group or such other documented education or experience that indicates that the applicant is well qualified to be a supervision officer. The applicant cannot be dually employed as a peace officer or work as a reserve or volunteer peace officer.  The applicant cannot be currently on community supervision or parole or serving a sentence for a criminal offense.  The applicant must have a valid driver’s license and liability insurance coverage to at least meet state minimum standards.

Physical Demands:

• The individual divides his/her time working indoors and outdoors. Indoor work is in a well-lit, air-conditioned office. Work hours may be non-traditional with some time devoted to working in the evenings or on weekends.  The job has some hazards, including interacting with defendants outside the office setting and visiting high-risk neighborhoods in the community.  Officer must be able to assess potentially dangerous situations, both in the office and field, have working knowledge of the continuum of force, and the ability to subdue/restrain a “suspect”. The physical demands of the job require lifting of light materials and equipment.

• Equiptment/Materials:

• General office equipment, private vehicle, and various tools, both paper and automated screening devices, associated with criminal justice activities.
   

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• None.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Additional Qualifications:

Proposed Compensation:

Additional Recruiting Instruction:

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton.