Parole Officer - Institutional Parole Officer - Board of Pardons and Paroles - PART-TIME

Parole Officer I - Institutional Parole Officer - Board of Pardons and Paroles - PART-TIME (717667)

Job Description

BOARD OF PARDONS & PAROLE

United States - Texas - PALESTINE

Office and Administrative Support

Regular

Part-time

Monthly

$2,285.83 (Ret 2.5% Less)

No

No

No

Non-exempt

Jan 6, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Performs entry-level parole administration work. Work involves providing supervision to inmates; conducting parole investigations; and obtaining information for and preparing parole administration documentation. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

• A. Schedules and conducts interviews with inmates to obtain information, explain the parole process, and deliver notices of parole panel action; compiles documents, analyzes information, and prepares reports to include case summaries; and performs data entry, retrieval, and data searches.
• B. Screens sentenced inmates for special programs; verifies parole eligibility dates; participates in screening, interviewing, and release processing of parole prospects; and coordinates and communicates inmate information with staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• C. Prepares responses to correspondence, inquiries, and inmate requests following established procedures regarding confidential information; and responds to inquiries from inmates and the public in person, telephonically, and in writing.
• D. Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access.
• * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

1. 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). Each year of experience as described below 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.

2. Experience in case work, criminal justice, military, or a related field preferred.

4. 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. For details see: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

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 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

B. 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.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine,…