Parole Officer III - District Unit Supervisor EXTENDED Job Tyler area,Texas USA,Government

Position: Parole Officer III - District Unit Supervisor - Parole Division (715801 715872) - EXTENDED

Job Description - Parole Officer III - District Unit Supervisor – Parole Division – EXTENDED )

Job Description

Organization

PAROLE DIVISION

Primary Location

United States - Texas - TYLER

Job

Management

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full-time

Travel:
No

Salary/Salary Range: $5,069.02 (RET 2.5% Less)

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Site Visits:
No

Study Material:
No

Overtime Status

Exempt

Job Posting

Mar 6, 2026, 9:44:55 PM

Closing Date

Mar 17, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly complex parole administration and supervision work. Work involves reviewing and approving parole supervision activities, parole investigations, parole release plans and reports; coordinating case assignments; conducting case analyses; and supervising the work of others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plans, schedules, and supervises parole officer activities; coordinates parole supervision activities with other units, departments, and entities; and assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
Visits offender residences, jails, correctional facilities, courthouses, social services, and other agencies to obtain offender information, coordinate parole investigations, and to resolve problems.
Conducts and supervises activities to monitor offender compliance with the conditions of supervision to include alcohol and drug testing.
Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access.
Supervises the work of others; establishes and provides training to parole officers; reviews and evaluates documentation and recommendations; and counsels parole officers and offenders on difficult cases.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. 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 three 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 two years.

Three years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, case management, case processing, or military experience.

Parole officer experience preferred.

Technical review or program evaluation experience preferred.

Teaching, training, or staff development experience preferred.

Must meet and maintain Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) access eligibility for continued employment in position.

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

B. 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 applicable laws, rules, regulations, and statutes regarding pardons and paroles.
Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
Skill in problem-solving techniques.
Skill to effectively interview and counsel difficult offenders.
Skill to evaluate offender adjustment and identify special problems.
Skill to conduct investigations.
Skill in public address.
Skill to train and supervise the work of others.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Physical Abilities

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.

B. Working Conditions

Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, chemicals used for urinalysis, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment

Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions may include…


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