District Parole Officer I

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JOB POSTING NO: 051047PO

We are accepting applications for all district parole offices across Texas.

District Parole Officers supervise offenders who have been released on parole or mandatory supervision to complete their sentences while living in Texas communities. Their mission is to promote public safety and positive offender change through effective supervision, programs and services. They obtain information and prepare documentation related to offenders and parole supervision activities. They spend a lot of time in the community, verifying employment and residential plans of offenders, conducting parole investigations, and liaison activities with criminal justice agencies, social services agencies, and other public and private entities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

2. Case work or case processing experience in the criminal justice or social services field preferred.

3. Computer operations experience preferred.

4. Must possess a valid state driver’s 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,475.35 per month

Application Question(s):

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location