Senior Parole Operations Leader

Job Summary Performs highly advanced parole administration and supervision work. The work involves reviewing and approving parole supervision activities, parole investigations, and parole release plans and reports; coordinating case assignments; conducting case analyses; and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Functions Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates regional parole operations; plans, schedules, and supervises parole administration and regional staff activities to ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, standards, and objectives; develops and implements policies and procedures; reviews program budgets; and prepares reports and other related documents. Reviews workload statistics, caseload assignments, and case reports; directs parole officers in developing new sources of information and in improving casework techniques; coordinates and conducts parole investigations of highly confidential matters; and directs actions to be taken on specific cases. Directs the preparation of training and operational manuals, educational materials, and information programs; and develops and maintains in-service training programs. Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access. Supervises the work of others. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education, Experience, and Training 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 coursework 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 seven 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 one year. Seven years full‑time, wage‑earning criminal justice, case management, case processing, or military experience. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred. Parole officer experience preferred. Technical review or program evaluation experience preferred. Teaching, training, or staff development experience preferred. Must have a valid state driver license. Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position. Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date. Must meet and maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of the principles of criminology and penology. Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of parole case management. Knowledge of the psychological concepts of behavior, social adjustment, and emotional stability. Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes regarding pardons and paroles. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. Skill in problem‑solving techniques. Skill to develop, review, and make recommendations on case documentation. Skill to conduct investigations. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines. Skill to train others. Skill to supervise the work of others. Additional Requirements 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. 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. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions may include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, firearms, telephone, dolly, and automobile. Outside applicants will be required to submit pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas-Department-of-Criminal-Justic