Job Description

Salary: $48,530.77 - $54,350.40 Annually Location : Austin, TX Job Type: Grant Funded Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 24-09610 Department: CSCD Adult Probation Opening Date: 11/18/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Job Summary Represents the CSCD and serves as the liaison between the criminal courts and field probation officers. Collaborates with the Judiciary, prosecutors, and defense attorneys to formulate solutions to complex issues that affect defendants placed on community supervision. Provides alternative recommendations to incarceration and conditions that may be imposed to reduce recidivism, rehabilitate defendants, and increase community safety. Explains policies and procedures that guide the supervision of defendants placed on community supervision. Serves as the first point of contact for defendants placed on community supervision and provides general information regarding community supervision requirements. Testifies in sentencing and revocation hearings. Works independently in the criminal courts and requires limited supervision in the office. Has considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification provides court coverage to the County and District criminal courts. It assists in case staffing for fieldProbation Officers, Judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys. This classification requires work in multiple facilities. Thisclassification may require a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the courts and department. This job isdistinguishable from other probation officers in that it is considered essential personnel and the incumbent hasconsiderable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Duties and Responsibilities Attends court dockets in the mornings and afternoons or virtually as required by the court's schedule. Conducts brief initial interviews with clients, gathering biometric information, explaining conditions of community supervision, and providing reporting instructions to Intake, Diagnostic and Tax Office. Completes Conditions of Community Supervision, Ignition Interlock Orders, Orders Continuing, Orders Amending, and Orders Revoking ensuring the plea agreement and Court's orders are reflected accurately. Completes Felony Court Referrals for felony cases. Completes GPS Checklist, Victim Notification Form, Restitution Sheet, Jail Release card, Probation Assignment form, and sentencing logs when appropriate. Reviews reports, Motions to Revoke/Adjudicate and other legal orders received from field POs ensuring adherence to applicable Statutes, the court's orders and departmental policies and procedures. Identifies problems and plausible solutions. Solicits additional information and takes appropriate action. Retrieves dockets, prepares, and provides updates to judge, prosecutors, defense attorneys on cases pending motions to revoke/adjudicate. Provides information on available resources through the CSCD and alternative recommendations on disposition of motions to revoke/adjudicate. Documents chronos in a clear, concise, and thorough manner to reflect appropriate emphasis on courtevents. Ensures collateral and collaborative information is documented in CSS clearly and accurately. Maintains and reviews caseload reports for active incarcerated, appeal, and motion for new trial cases and addresses issues appropriately. Maintains ongoing accurate level of supervision on all offenders. Distributes and routes documents to appropriate entities; Tax Office, Bookkeeping, Diagnostic Unit, Intake, Field Units, County and District Clerk and TCSO. Develops the expertise to identify and address the needs of specialized populations. Identifies both specialized programs and caseloads beneficial to different populations. Educates, and endorses, departmental policies, procedures and supervision model to court staff and related officials to assist in addressing criminogenic needs and to facilitate change in behavior and reduce recidivism. Obtains a working knowledge of other agencies practices and procedures to better collaborate and problem-solve. Ensures all money owed by client, as set forth in the conditions of community supervision, is collected and properlyrecorded. Prepares legal documents and other reports for judges, attorneys and the court system, as required. Conducts urinalysis or other substance abuse screening and assessment tools on clients as required by the court. Provides testimony in court, as required. Assists in the training process for on-boarding Court Probation. May supervise interns and volunteers assigned to the unit. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a directly related field. OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the utilization of Travis County CSCD policies, procedures and resources. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Valid Texas Driver's License. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Policies, practices, procedures and legal terminology related to court system. Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and applicable community supervision services standards and procedures. Standard practices in area of assignment. Evidence Based Practices. Psychological concepts related to behavior change, criminal thinking and mental health. Casework techniques. Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages. Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation. Skill in: Problem-solving and decision-making. Collaboration and diplomacy. Both verbal and written communication. Ability to: Conduct investigations and report results clearly, accurately and impartially. Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. Reason and make judgments and decisions. Work effectively and courteously under stressful circumstances. Deal effectively with clients with mental disorders and clients who are engaging in aggressive or hostile behavior. Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities. Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner. Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of memorandums or reports. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, attorneys, judges, and the general public. Work Environment & Other Information Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-25 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors. Subject to client and customer contact for extended periods of time. Work Hours: 8:30 - 5:30; Monday through Friday. May vary according to business needs. Location: 411 W. 13th St., Austin, TX Department: CSCD Adult Probation Criminal Background Check, Driving Record, Education, and Employment History Check Required. This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Benefits Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment. FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees. Credit Union Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits. Deferred Compensation Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction. Direct Deposit Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit. Employee Assistance Program Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family. Employee Organizations Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction. Employee Health & Wellness Clinic Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs. Holidays An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year. Insurance Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County. The following benefits are employee paid: Dental Vision Supplemental Life, AD&D Dependent Life Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Long Term Care New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment. Longevity Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification. On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year. Parking A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex. Personal Holidays Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins: January - March 3 personal holidays April - June 2 personal holidays July - September 1 personal holiday October - December None New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment. Retirement Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees. Sick Leave Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis. Parental Leave Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work. Tuition Refund Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily. Vacation Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates: 0 to 5 years 4.0 hours per pay period 6 to 10 years 4.5 hours per pay period 11 to 15 years 5.0 hours per pay period 16 to 20 years 5.5 hours per pay period 21 plus years 6.0 hours per pay period Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis. Workers' Compensation The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work. 01 Do you have a Bachelors Degree or higher? Yes No 02 If you have a degree, is it in Criminal Justice, Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field? Yes No 03 Are you a certified Adult Probation Officer (Community Supervision Officer)? Yes No 04 How many years do you have experience as an Adult Probation Officer? No experience. Less than 2 years. 2-3 years 3-4 years 5+ years 05 Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Yes No Required Question Travis County, TX

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