51 st , 119 th , 340 th and 391 st JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT
POSITION: Community Supervision Officer
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Unit Supervisor
SALARY: $49,145.00 annually
GRADE: 14
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Non-exempt
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: CVCSCD/North Bryant
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Community Supervision Officer (CSO) works under the guidance of a unit supervisor. Under the direction of the supervisor, the officer will manage a caseload of offenders who are placed on Community Supervision or Pre-Trial Supervision by the district and county courts (county courts-at law) in the seven county region encompassed by this department. To enhance public safety, the CSO will present and enforce the conditions of supervision issued to the offenders by the Court; address the needs of the offenders through the utilization of community resources; and make opportunities available to offenders to improve their ability to maintain a crime free, productive life style.
THE CONCHO VALLEY CSCD IS A DRUG FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT. ALL PERSONS SELECTED FOR POSSIBLE EMPLOYMENT SHALL SUBMIT TO A DRUG SCREEN FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT, FAILURE OF THE DRUG SCREENING WILL RESULT IN AN IMMEDIATE WITHDRAWAL OF ANY AND ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION OF PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES IS CONDUCTED.
DUE TO THE VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS ANTICIPATED, ONLY THOSE PERSONNEL TO BE INTERVIEWED WILL BE CONTACTED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN WORKING FOR THE CONCHO VALLEY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Qualified candidates must complete an application that may be obtained from the Concho Valley CSCD website or the office listed below. Applications will be accepted in person, by mail or by fax.
Concho Valley Community Supervision & Corrections Department
Kim Badgett, HR Administrator
www.cvcscd.org
3036 N. Bryant Blvd.
San Angelo, TX 76903
325/658-6346 (fax)
The Concho Valley Community Supervision & Corrections Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer
CONCHO VALLEY
COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OFFICER
JOB SCOPE:
Maintains a caseload of offenders based on Risk/Needs Assessment and type of caseload.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Interviews, screens and assesses offenders as required to determine an appropriate
level of supervision, and to develop appropriate strategies for supervision.
2. Develops supervision plans for offenders, and makes appropriate referrals to address
the risks and needs of the offenders.
3. Makes appropriate chronological entries and completes written reports, including
pre/post sentence investigation reports, violation reports, amendments, and
evaluations for early release in a timely manner using good written communication
skills.
4. Maintains case files and documentation on all contacts with probationers and others.
5. Enforces all conditions of supervision placed on offenders by the courts, and uses
appropriate intermediate sanctions to assist defendants, to gain compliance, and to
change behavior.
6. Collects specimens from offenders as ordered by the court for urinalysis or
breathalyzer screening to detect the use of alcohol or other drugs.
7. Ensures offenders pay restitution and other court-ordered obligations, and addresses
delinquencies in appropriate ways.
8. Conducts visits at homes, workplaces, or places where offenders are referred to
address their needs or risks for the purpose of evaluation and supervision.
9. Provides expert testimony and recommendations at court hearings.
10. Conducts self in a professional manner with colleagues in the criminal justice system,
with offenders, with victims, and with the public.
11. Complies with the TDCJ-CJAD Code of Ethics.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess a Bachelors Degree conferred by a college or university accredited by an
accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Cannot be employed as a peace officer or work as a reserve or volunteer peace officer.
Preferred one year of experience in full-time casework, counseling, community corrections or an agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons and
that is determined to provide the kind of experience needed to meet this requirement.
Cannot be currently on community supervision or parole or serving a sentence for a
criminal offense. Persons with past convictions or criminal justice supervision
will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with standards established
by the Community Justice Assistance Division of the Texas Department of
Criminal Justice.
Must acquire Community Supervision Officer Certification within one year of employment and
maintain required training hours.
Have the ability to utilize a personal computer.
Be able to work independently and efficiently.
Possess skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of correctional and social work
Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure
Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, departmental
policy and procedures, as well as techniques involved in the preparation and care
of case records and related documents
An understanding of human behavioral patterns; and the ability to apply good judgment
to problems of individuals
Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory and professional relationships with fellow
employees, supervisory and administrative personnel, the general public, and
other agencies and departments with whom we work
Ability to project and maintain an image consistent with the aims, goals and philosophy
of the Concho Valley Community Supervision and Corrections Department
Ability to effectively and consistently communicate the mission and philosophy of the
department
Ability to assess the needs of individual offenders, and refer them to and involve them in
the appropriate agency or service
Ability to make rational, justifiable decisions
Ability to take direction and critique from supervisory and administrative personnel
Ability to follow the philosophy, policies, procedures and directives of the Concho
Valley Community Supervision and Corrections Department
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License (if employee is coming to this position from
another state, this requirement must be met no later than thirty days following
date of employment)
Must have a telephone number at which they can be reached
Must have the appropriate automobile insurance
