Community Organizer jobs in Columbus, GA

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community? Do you want to make a lasting impact on a person’s life? Are you someone looking for flexibility and the ability to work in a virtual office environment? 

The Department of Community Supervision (DCS) provides team members with the opportunity to do just that!

DCS is a nationally recognized leader in the field of community supervision. Our innovation and use of technology is what sets us aside from other community supervision agencies. We pride ourselves on being the largest law enforcement agency within the state of Georgia with the great responsibility of monitoring, coaching, and providing opportunities for successful outcomes for individuals under parole and probation supervision. At DCS, our motto is “One Officer, One Family, One Community”.

Additionally, as an integral part of the criminal justice system, you will serve alongside Local, State, and Federal agencies to promote public safety. DCS offers the most up to date and specialized training and provides opportunities for growth within our agency. Our commitment to evidence-based practices is pushed forward by our pursuit of “next practice” innovations that will enable us to continuously improve our contribution to the lives of those we serve. 

DCS leverages technology in order to offer employees a flexible schedule and a “virtual” work environment. As a State of Georgia employee you will receive 12 paid holidays per year and accrue annual and sick leave monthly. The DCS employee wellness program allows up to 3 hours per week for physical fitness activities in order to put our employees on the path to good health.

Come join our team!

• This position requires wearing a uniform, badge, and a firearm provided by the Department.

• Effectively manages a caseload (creates a case plan; conducts surveillance in the community; enforces probation and parole conditions; investigates violations; provides linkage to community resources; makes referrals and case recommendations)

• Prepares, reviews, and maintains case files (performs background checks, DNA testing, drug testing, fingerprinting, and photographing for new cases; writes detailed case notes and prepares reports; completes sentence computation and early terminations)  

• Works in close cooperation and provides assistance to counselors and treatment providers; conducts screenings and assessments (substance use and mental health).

• Builds and maintains relationships with community stakeholders. 

• Conducts interviews; prepares testimony and testifies in court and parole revocation hearings.

• Conducts arrests and searches in the office and field.

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Must successfully complete POST required Basic Community Supervision Officer Training (BCSOT) that will require shooting and carrying a weapon, taser qualifications, OC spray qualifications, among other expectations of the job duties required by POST. Requires medical clearance. Must successfully complete the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND must meet the prerequisites and complete the Basic Community Supervision Officer Training certification. Note: Occupants in this job are by law considered to be peace officers. Applicants must meet the legal requirements for peace officers as prescribed by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.). 

Soft Skills 

• Organization

• Communication

• Team Work

Disqualifiers for the Position: Employment Disqualifiers Notification

• Starting salary is $50,079.79

Other Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Semi-Monthly Annual/Sick Leave accrual

• Compensatory Time accrual

• Peace Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund

• Work/Life Balance

• Employee Wellness Program

• Insurance Medical/Dental/Vision

• Match Program up to 5% towards 401k Retirement

• Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

INCENTIVES:

Uniforms and equipment provided

Training and professional development opportunities

PLEASE NOTE:

1. This posting is subject to close once a suitable candidate has been selected.