COMMUNITY SUPERVISON OFFICER – Colorado CSCD – Colorado, Texas
The 2nd 25th Judicial District, Serving Colorado, Gonzales and Lavaca Counties is seeking to hire an Community Supervision Officer for the 2nd 25th Judicial District -Colorado CSCD office located in Columbus, Texas.
All interested applicants are required to submit an Application for Employment which can be found at 2nd25thprobation.com and a resume with cover letter to the attention of: Traci Darilek, Director at tdarilek@gonzales-county.net; in person at the Lavaca CSCD office located at 412 North Texana, Hallettsville, Texas 77964 or via U.S. Mail to the 2nd 25th Judicial District, P.O. Box 330, Hallettsville, Texas 77964 by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Minimum starting salary of $45,000. To be eligible for employment as a community supervision officer (CSO) who supervises offenders, a person:
1. Must have a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or other related field conferred by an institution of high education accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas High Education Cooridnating Board;
2. The applicant must pass the TDCJ-CJAD CSO Certification course within the first year of employment. Failure to do so will result in separation of employment.
3. Cannot be employed as a peace officer or work as a reserve or volunteer peace officer; and
4. Cannot currently be on community supervision, parole or serving a criminal sentence.
Primary Job Requirements/Duties
•Manage daily operation of a felony and/or misdemeanor caseload according to department policies and procedures established by
TDCJ-CJAD
•Maintain a calm demeanor and treat all with dignity and respect when dealing with the general public, colleagues, coworkers,
other agencies, and with defendants
•Have the ability to work independently and efficiently
•Have the ability to work well as an integral part of the CSCD team of professionals
•Demonstrate good listening, writing, time management and analytical skills
•Be willing and able to work flexible hours
•Conduct pre-sentence investigation reports
•Possess physical and mental stamina to handle potential violent outbursts
•Must be willing to conduct home/field visits as needed or required
•Have working knowledge of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures as they pertain to community supervision
•Adhere to TDCJ-CJAD Code of Ethics
•Conduct face to face office visits, home inspections, collateral contacts, drug testing and all other required activities on direct
cases as required by TDCJ-CJAD and the CSCD
•Provide courtroom testimony as needed in a professional and efficient manner
•Conduct all required assessments, supervision plans and referrals in a timely fashion
•Conduct investigative work to assure offenders are complying with their terms and conditions of community supervision
•Timely document and file all case documentation
•Other Requirements/Duties as assigned by Director