Counsel Substitute - McConnell Unit

Position: Counsel Substitute I - McConnell Unit (042877 042813)

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Job Description

Counsel Substitute I - McConnell Unit

Organization

McConnell Unit

Primary Location

United States-Texas-BEEVILLE

Job

Office and Administrative Support

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full-time

Travel:
No

Work Site Visits:
No

Study Material:
No

Salary

$3,310.75 (RET 2.5% Less)

Pay Basis

Monthly

Overtime Status

Non-exempt

Job Posting

Jan 8, 2026, 6:00:00 AM

Closing Date

Jan 21, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Job Summary

Performs entry-level work as a representative and an advocate of inmates in a correctional facility. Work involves providing technical support to inmates in the disciplinary process. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Functions

• A. Notifies and interviews inmates charged with violations of agency, facility, or unit rules and regulations; explains charges to inmates and agency and contract facility employees; investigates allegations; conducts interviews and prepares a written summary of witness statements; and obtains all available forms of evidence.
• B. Prepares and maintains accurate records on activities, assignments, and dispositions; and prepares related reports.
• C. Assists in analyzing inmates' positions, developing strategies of defense, and advising inmates of alternative plans of action; represents inmates at disciplinary hearings; negotiates the mitigation of punishments; and advises and assists inmates with disciplinary appellate procedures.
• D. Assists in maintaining security of inmates.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

A. Education, Experience, and Training

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Experience in customer service, clerical, administrative support, technical program support, inmate discipline, or criminal justice preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the agency inmate disciplinary process preferred.
• 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 in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand‑alone or local area network environment.
• Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.

Additional Requirements with or without reasonable accommodation

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, 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.

B. Conditions include working inside and outside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness and chill, dry atmosphere, excessive or intermittent noise, constant noise, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, tape recorder, digital recorder, telephone, dolly, and automobile. Additional Information

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full‑time or part‑time…