ELLIS COUNTYCOMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT______________________________________________________________________________ POSITION TITLE: Community Supervision Officer (CSO) Non-Exempt Community Supervision & Correction Dept. (CSCD)______________________________________________________________________________ SALARY: $53,000 ANNUALLY ($25.4807 hourly) HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants, submit a letter of interest along with a complete resume and job application to: RETURN APPLICATION TO: KIMBERLEY SANCHEZELLIS COUNTY CSCD202 CLIFT ST. WAXAHACHIE TX. 75165 OR EMAIL: KIMBERLEY.SANCHEZ@ELLISCOUNTYTX.GOV THE POSITION: This position is to serve the Courts, assist in the protection of the community and provide the individual placed on community supervision an opportunity and environment for positive change. Community Supervision Officers shall accomplish this by effectively managing and positively motivating offenders, enforcing compliance with court orders, responding to violations, employing a progressive sanctions model and applying evidence-based practices to supervision strategies. The CSO, who reports to a Supervisor, must maintain professional conduct, appearance and confidentiality of information. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages an assigned caseload of clients referred by a Court to monitor compliance with court-ordered terms and conditions of probationMeets with probationers, takes weekly/monthly reports, ensures court ordered fees and conditions of probation are enforcedConducts risk and needs assessments and develops supervision plans based on criminogenic factors/needsConducts home/field visits to monitor probationers' behavior in the communityMaintains files and thoroughly documents all contacts with probationers per department guidelines including chronological entries. (Good written and oral communication skills are a must.)Maintains databases and files as required by state and County standards and guidelinesAttends necessary court proceedings, maintains relationships with the court, testifies as needed, prepares violation reports and recommends modificationsApplies risk reduction strategiesAssesses and applies motivational enhancement techniquesProvides graduated responses to non-compliancePrepares and presents reports to Court on client complianceReviews case records to determine compliance with State standards, department policies and proceduresReviews case records to determine adherence to the department's strategic planConducts/facilitates education programs for probationersInteracts with referral agencies and victimsAdvises probationers of outside resources for assistance and makes appropriate referralsCompletes pre-sentence investigation reportsRuns criminal history checks and orders arrest reports and driver's license checksConducts diagnostic screening and scoring resultsAdministers and observes drug and alcohol testing on probationers as well as other criminal defendants out on bondPrepares referrals for mental health, counseling, substance abuse, or other evaluations and treatments and monitors attendance and progress of treatmentReceives and reviews monthly or other periodic reports from treatment providers on offenders and takes appropriate remedial actions as necessaryMaintains various files to document written verification of client attendance at ordered hearings, meetings, training, therapy, counseling, and classesPerforms time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and sets project prioritiesCommunicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activitiesMaintains a professional working relationship with all CSCD staff, court personnel, outside agencies and the general public OTHER REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE Become proficient in the use of Departmental software within first six months of employmentWork flexible hours to accommodate field visits and mission of the organization to include evenings, weekends, and other times outside normal business hoursWork prescheduled weekends to accommodate field visits, and/or supervise Community Service Restitution (CSR) events and collection initiativesWork in various weather elementsMust meet and maintain Criminal Justice Assistance Division (CJAD) training requirementsMust become CSO certified within one yearMust become TRAS (Texas Risk Assessment System) Certified within one year and maintain recertification per CJAD Standards.All entry level personnel must successfully complete 365 calendar days of probationary employmentMust be able to carry case files or boxes containing CSCD related items weighing 10 lbs.Perform all other related job duties as assigned MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in criminal justice, criminology, corrections, human services, social work, psychology, sociology, law, law enforcement/police science, pre-law, public administration, rehabilitative studies or related field conferred by an institution of higher education by a regionally accredited organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (Degrees in fields not listed above may be approved on a case by case basis by the CSCD Director) Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver license and current liability insurance coverage that is recognized in TexasDemonstrate ability to ascend and descend three flights of stairsDemonstrate ability to enter and exit CSCD vehicles currently in fleetDemonstrate ability in oral and written communication skills plus accurate typing skillsUpon employment cannot be sworn as a peace officer or serve as a reserve or volunteer peace officerCannot have a criminal history with disqualifying events EXPERIENCE:Past or current employment as a community supervision officer is a plus but not mandatory. Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish but not mandatory. POST OFFER CONDITIONS Each candidate that is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a physical, psychological, drug screen, background investigation and potentially a polygraph.PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER REQUIREMENTS Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and bend as well as lifting, ascending/descending stairs and transporting case files to court. Working with unpredictable and potentially violent probationers in an office setting as well as the probationer's home environment. CSO's supervise the criminal element to include sex offenders, mental health, and other high-risk offenders. Exposure to communicable and contagious diseases. Works in various weather conditions. Will encounter farm and/or domestic animals. Reptiles have also been encountered. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Background investigations may include but are not limited to; criminal history checks, credit reports, driver license records, warrant checks, current and past employment, interviewing neighbors and friends, verifying educational information, etc. If a veteran, the veteran's DD214 or discharge papers must not be less than Honorable Discharge.ELLIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ELLIS COUNTY PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY