Case Worker (Adult Probation) - Downtown

Case Worker (Adult Probation) - Downtown

Salary

$3,602.39 - $4,008.79 Monthly

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

17460

Department

Community Supervision and Corrections Department

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/30/2026 11:02 AM Central

Max Number of Applicants

200

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Description

About The Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD):

The Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) is one of the largest probation departments in the United States, supervising more than 70,000 individuals and employing over 600 staff members across 6 locations. We provide a wide range of services including community supervision, outpatient counseling, cognitive-behavioral programming, and residential treatment, designed to strengthen our clients' abilities and support their long-term success. With a focus on utilizing evidence-based practices, we aim to improve outcomes and reduce recidivism for all clients under supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the completion of CSO duties that do not require CSO certification

• Exercises privileged communication as related to the position and maintains expertise in the operations, functions and scope of the department.

• Prepares motions to revoke/adjudicate guilt for law and or technical violations

• Prepares and explains conditions of supervision and conducts initial interviews for those persons being granted community supervision, pre-trial intervention or supervision

• Communicate with court and community partners

• Operates office equipment, computers, phones, etc., necessary for the work.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Contributes to and helps create a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a cooperative and amicable manner with supervisors, coworkers, subordinates and members of the public.

• Work overtime as required.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email

ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
• Experience in helping others in a social service setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills.

Licensure:

• Must have a valid Texas Class C Automobile Operator's License and must be insurable under the Department's automobile insurance program.

NOTE: To qualify for this position, required experience, education and skills must be clearly stated in your applications employment history. Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume to qualify and refer you to the Hiring Department for consideration.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time | FLSA Status: Non-exempt.
• Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.
• Work overtime as required.

Salary:

• $3,602.39 Monthly (=$20.78 Hourly) - $4,008.79 Monthly (=$23.13 Hourly)
• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 Pay Periods

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office and Court setting.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

Do you have experience helping others in a social service setting? (To be considered, qualifying experience MUST be documented in your applications employment history)

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid Texas Class C Automobile Operator's License and insurable under the Department's automobile insurance program?

• Yes, I have a valid Texas Class C Automobile Operator's License.
• No, but I can obtain a valid Texas Class C Automobile Operator's License before the start date.
• No

Required Question

Employer Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx