Customer Service Representative III - Victim Services - Victim Services Division (720385) - GRANT-FUNDED

Texas Dept of Criminal Justice

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Communication Skills, Computer Operations, Computer Systems, Criminal Justice, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Depth Perception, Electricity, High School Diploma, Higher Education, Human Resources, Local Area Network (LAN), Machine Tool, Mail Processing, Organizational Skills, Presentation Software, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Regulations, Resolve Customer Issues, Spreadsheets, Staff Training, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Technical Support, Telephone Skills, Training/Teaching, Word Processing
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
15 days ago

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JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced customer service work. Work involves coordinating customer service support;

and receiving and responding to public inquiries for information and state services. Works under

limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Communicates with the public in person, by telephone, by email, by fax, and over the Internet;

summarizes offender status information for those incarcerated in TDCJ and under the

supervision of the TDCJ Parole Division; and interprets and explains rules, regulations, policies,

and procedures.

B. Registers victims, family members of victims, criminal justice professionals, victim advocates,

and concerned citizens in the Integrated Victim Services System (IVSS) public portal; updates

registrants' contact information, notification preferences, and victim classification in the IVSS

portal; enters information into databases, processes letters to various individuals, and performs

other general clerical services; and creates and maintains activity logs, files, and reports on

services.

C. Researches information to solve customer service problems; researches victim relationships

and statutory relevance through offense reports, victim impact statements, victim

correspondence, and judgment and sentence; and prepares, interprets, and disseminates

information concerning agency programs and procedures.

D. Answers and routes telephone calls to appropriate staff; responds to inquiries and maintains

records to specific guidelines and procedures; and reviews and routes mail and other

correspondence.

E. Conducts training on customer service programs; and cross trains staff members on the

information systems used in the Victim Services Division, hotline procedures, and Victims of

Crimes Act requirements.

  • Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

  1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

  2. Three years full-time, wage-earning customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative

support, or technical program support experience. Fifteen semester hours from a college

or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education

Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be

substituted for each six months of experience.

  1. Computer operations experience preferred.

  2. Experience in the use of computer systems to include word processing, spreadsheet,

database, or presentation software programs preferred.

  1. Criminal justice experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

  1. Knowledge of office practices and procedures.

  2. Knowledge of business terminology, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

  3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,

rules, and regulations preferred.

  1. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

  2. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the

public.

  1. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

  2. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

  3. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.

  4. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network

environment.

  1. Skill in the electronic transmission of communications.

  2. Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend

repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize,

lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor

equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving

objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working

protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include

computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and

automobile.

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This position is a temporary position grant-funded through

09/30/2026. Continued employment is contingent upon adequate

funding and the need for the position as determined by the agency.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Harmony Lopez

Human Resources Headquarters

2 Financial Plaza, STE 600

Huntsville, TX 77340

PH (936) 437-3139

EMAIL HR.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov

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This position is a temporary position grant-funded through

09/30/2026. Continued employment is contingent upon adequate

funding and the need for the position as determined by the agency.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Harmony Lopez

Human Resources Headquarters

2 Financial Plaza, STE 600

Huntsville, TX 77340

PH (936) 437-3139

EMAIL HR.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov

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The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor''s Office

Texas State Auditor''s Office - Job Descriptions

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The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor''s Office

Texas State Auditor''s Office - Job Descriptions

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The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

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The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

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About the Company

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Texas Dept of Criminal Justice