Community Supervision Officer 

 Johnson County Government
Job Vacancy Announcement

Job ID: N/A
Department: Community Supervision & Corrections Dept.
Status: full time
Salary: $32,928 & up Negotiable depending on experience
Open Date: 06-25-2008
Close Date: Open till filled

Job Description:

DUTIES

Supervise a caseload of offenders placed under community supervision.  Specific duties will be determined by the type of caseload assigned and may include but not be limited to: monitoring the probationer’s compliance with the orders of the Court through routine office and field contacts to ensure community safety, assisting the offender in locating services needed to bring about pro-social, law abiding behavior, conducting assessments and individualized case supervision plans, conducting orientation/intake with new probationers, closely communicating with probation officers in other counties to determine an offender’s compliance with conditions of probation, and reporting violations of probation to the appropriate authorities in a timely manner.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

Previous community corrections experience is preferred.   Preference will be given to those applicants who are fluent in the Spanish language.

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 degree should be in criminal justice, criminology, counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or a related human services field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

For this position only, provide Johnson County employment application, resume, the most recent college transcript, and a sample of technical writing skills, such as a cover letter.  Apply directly to Toby Ross, Director, Johnson/Somervell Counties Community Supervision and Corrections Department, 102 South Main Street, Cleburne, TX 76033.


 GENERAL PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
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

HOW TO APPLY 
Persons wishing to apply for employment must complete a Johnson County Employment Application for each posted position for which they wish consideration.  

If the announcement specifies a specific license or other special requirements, the applicant should attach a photocopy of the license or show possession of the special requirements in their application in order to receive full consideration.   

Applications must be received in the Personnel Office before the deadline to be considered.

Applications are available in the Personnel Office.    

Persons living outside Johnson County may request an application be mailed to them.
 



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