Pre-Trial Enforcement Officer

Pre-Trial Enforcement Officer

Salary

$47,000.00 Annually

Location

Smith County Adult Probation, 217 E. Line St, Tyler, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00678

Department

Adult Probation

Opening Date

09/10/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Summary/Objective

Under limited supervision within outlined objectives, performs highly responsible work in enforcing conditions of pre-trial bond, collecting urine samples for drug testing purposes, and communicating with the Courts when necessary. CSCD employees are expected to use professional courtesy, discretion and sound judgment when engaging in any contact with clients, co-workers, court personnel and other employees and the public.

Cannot be employed as a peace officer or work as a reserve or volunteer peace officer; and cannot currently be on community supervision, parole, or serving a sentence for a criminal offense.

Hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday. Salary is $47,000.00 with a competitive benefits package. In addition to the online application, a resume and copy of high school diploma/GED are required prior to interview. Although the CSCD is affiliated with Smith County, department employees are not county employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for the management and supervision of an assigned caseload and apply current state laws, court directives, and Department policies and procedures to case management.
• Complete all necessary actions for the supervision of new cases, including conducting initial interviews and explaining conditions of bond to the defendant.
• Conduct regular office visits and utilize all appropriate supervision tools available to Pretrial Officers, including electronic monitoring, urinalysis testing, collateral contacts, and other conditions ordered by the Court. Directly observe and collect urinalysis specimens from defendants of the same gender.
• Monitor and document defendants compliance with court-ordered conditions and take appropriate action in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
• Attend Court hearings as directed, provide testimony as required, and submit required reports and recommendations to the Court.
• Complete all required documentation and ensure that information contained in the Departments computer software system is current, accurate, complete, and entered in a timely manner.
• Ensure all fees owed by defendants are properly collected, documented, and recorded.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor or Department Director.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Must have the ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time when observing uranalysis collections.
• Must have the ability to walk frequently when accompanying an individual to and from the lobby area of the building.
• Must be able to accurately see and determine test results on small labels on the urinalysis collection cups. Cannot be employed as a peace officer or work as a reserve or volunteer peace officer.
• Must speak, read and write English fluently.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all types of people.
• Must have strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a drug test.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED Required

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; bilingual pay incentive available.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Daily sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, pulling, reaching and lifting of items possibly weighing 40 pounds or more.

HOLIDAYS

Smith County employees enjoy 12 holidays a year. These are:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Administrative Day (Employees Choice)

Each year, Commissioners Court sets the official holiday schedule.

SICK LEAVE POOL

Smith County has established a Sick Leave Pool on a voluntary, contributory basis.

MILITARY LEAVE

Granted up to 15 calendar days per year.

CITIZENSHIP LEAVE

Provides that employees receive normal pay during period called for jury duty which includes both the jury selection process and, if selected, the time employee actually spends serving on the jury; serving as a subpoenaed witness; and for the purpose of voting.

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE

Provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons during a 12-month period, and up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

The plan is administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield.

RETIREMENT

Employees are eligible to retire: after 20 years of service regardless of age; at age 60 with at least 8 years of service; OR when age plus service equals 75.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

A payroll deduction savings plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary before Federal taxes - to invest in a tax-favored supplemental retirement program.

Employer Smith County

Address 200 E. Ferguson Street

Suite 202

Tyler, Texas, 75702

Phone 903-590-4641

Website http://www.smith-county.com