TDCJ - PAROLE OFFICER III - INTERNAL REVIEWER

Travel - 25%

As an Internal Reviewer, you will help ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and supervision standards by conducting office, caseload, and individual case reviews. You will evaluate case management practices, provide guidance and recommendations to parole staff, and promote consistency in the application of agency policies.

In this role, you will review Help Request Forms for accuracy, assist with the closure of Offender Information Management System (OIMS) and Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) profiles, and review Interstate Compact and Texas Juvenile Justice Department cases to ensure required special conditions are applied in accordance with agency policy. You will also conduct TRAS End User certification training and assist Manager II staff with special projects and division initiatives as needed.

You would be a good fit if:

• You have a Bachelor's degree 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).  Major course work in Criminal Justice, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required three years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis with a maximum substitution of two years.
• You have at least three years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, case management, case processing, or military experience.
• You have experience in computer operations.
• You possess knowledge of the principles of criminology and penology.
• You demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas, instructions, and information clearly, effectively, and concisely.

You would be a great fit if:

• You have Parole Officer experience.
• You have technical review or program evaluation experience.
• You have experience developing and delivering training, presentations, or providing staff development.
• You possess the knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and best practices of parole case management.
• You can demonstrate strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and evaluate findings.
• You have the skill to coordinate with staff, management, other departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• You have the skill to work independently while managing multiple assignments and meeting established deadlines.

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

Job Duties:

As an Internal Reviewer, you will help ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and supervision standards by conducting office, caseload, and individual case reviews. You will evaluate case management practices, provide guidance and recommendations to parole staff, and promote consistency in the application of agency policies.

In this role, you will review Help Request Forms for accuracy, assist with the closure of Offender Information Management System (OIMS) and Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) profiles, and review Interstate Compact and Texas Juvenile Justice Department cases to ensure required special conditions are applied in accordance with agency policy. You will also conduct TRAS End User certification training and assist Manager II staff with special projects and division initiatives as needed.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

You have a Bachelor's degree 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).  Major course work in Criminal Justice, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field preferred. 

You have at least three years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, case management, case processing, or military experience.

You have experience in computer operations.

You possess knowledge of the principles of criminology and penology.

You demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas, instructions, and information clearly, effectively, and concisely.

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

You have Parole Officer experience.

You have technical review or program evaluation experience.

You have experience developing and delivering training, presentations, or providing staff development.

You possess the knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and best practices of parole case management.

You can demonstrate strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and evaluate findings.

You have the skill to coordinate with staff, management, other departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.

You have the skill to work independently while managing multiple assignments and meeting established deadlines.

*For the full Job Description, please click the link below:

Parole Officer III - Internal Reviewer

Additional Information:

Travel 

25% - Position may spend 1¿5 nights away per month

Work Site Visits  

No

Study Material  

No 

Pre-Service Training Academy Required 

Yes

Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position 

Hazardous

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

Contact Information:

Questions concerning this                                               Questions concerning the application

position can be directed to:                                             process can be directed to:                           

Stuart Jenkins                                                                            Sharon Bayliff

Hiring Manager                                               OR                      Human Resources

512-406-5702                                                                             936-437-3063

[email protected]                                                   [email protected]

Important Note to the Candidate:

Military Preference

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupation Specialty Codes

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

Eligibility

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

EEO Statement:

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.