District Parole Officer I
Lubbock, Texas, United States
Conducted parole investigations, supervision and administrative documentation. Visited offender in residences, jails, correctional facilities, courthouses, social services to obtain client information; interview, counsel, and train clients concerning reintegration. Provided life and cognitive skills and ABE/GED training; and evaluated client adjustment and recommended revisions to parole supervision plans. Compiled information, prepared social and developmental histories. Documented client supervision activities, prepared evaluations, and client recommendations. Conducted activities to monitor offender compliance with the conditions of supervision to include alcohol and drug testing. Responded to inquiries from offenders and the public in person, telephonically, and in writing. Performed criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access. Obtained certification for Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) access eligibility. Obtained a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of criminology and penology. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of parole case management. Demonstrated knowledge of the psychological concepts of behavior, social adjustment, and emotional stability. Demonstrated knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes regarding pardons and paroles. Demonstrated knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. Coordinated with staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. Interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; Prepared and maintain complex records review technical data.