Sex Offender Officer; Adult Probation

DUTIES

Meet with probationers in office or at probationers' residence and/or work according to established schedules, or more often as necessary. Takes weekly/monthly report, collects court ordered fees, obtains urine samples from probationers for drug-use analysis and enforces the conditions of probation.

Conducts risk and needs assessments and develops supervision plans based on criminogenic factors and applies risk reduction strategies. Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing programs and maintains files to document all contacts with probationers. Attends necessary court proceedings, maintains relationship with the court, testifies as needed, prepares violation reports and recommends modifications.

Reviews case records to determine compliance with State standards, grant conditions and departmental policies and procedures. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

If degree is in a field that is not criminal justice, criminology, social work, psychology, sociology, rehabilitative studies or a related field, than the candidates must have a bachelor's degree and one (1) year of graduate study in a related field, a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of work experience in full-time casework or corrections, or one year of prior experience in supervising sex offender cases.

SALARY:

$43,000-to negotiable per year based on experience plus benefit package

EDUCATION:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree conferred by an institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The preferred degree would be in criminal justice, criminology, social work, psychology, sociology, rehabilitative studies or a related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver License and insurance. Background investigation of prospective employees will be conducted.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent is regularly required to sit, bend, stoop, lift, reach, push and pull. Extensive computer use, which involves keyboarding. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or others.

AN EOE/AAP EMPLOYER