Parole Officer I – District Parole Officer

Organization

: PAROLE DIVISION

Primary Location

: United States-Texas

Job

: Office and Administrative Support

Employee Status

: Regular

Schedule

: Full-time
Salary/Salary Range: $4,571.65 (Ret 2.5% less)

Pay Basis

: Monthly
Hazardous duty/Longevity Pay: Hazardous Pay
Training Academy: Parole Officer Training Academy Required
Work Site Visits: No
Study Material: No

Overtime Status

: Non-exempt

Job Posting

: Sep 1, 2025, 5:00:00 AM

Closing Date

: Sep 1, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Apply once annually for multiple positions through this posting. Indicate your desired locations in the geographic preference box in the application. Once your application is received, you will be emailed a statement of availability to complete and upload to your application. Qualified applications are valid for one year (from the date of submission) and require yearly renewal if over a year old. ++We will contact qualified candidates for interviews as positions become available.++ Applicants not meeting the requirements will be notified by email.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs entry-level parole administration work. Work involves providing supervision to offenders; 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 judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Visits offender residences, jails, correctional facilities, courthouses, social services, and other agencies to obtain offender information; interviews, counsels, and trains offenders concerning reintegration skills to include life and cognitive skills and ABE/GED training; and evaluates offender adjustment and recommends revisions to parole supervision plans.

B. Coordinates with facilities, agencies, and community organizations to prepare and facilitate implementation of an informed plan of supervision.

C. Compiles information prepares social and developmental histories, documents offender supervision activities, and maintains required records; prepares evaluations, recommendations, and other related reports to include data entry, retrieval, and data searches; and provides technical assistance.

D. Conducts activities to monitor offender compliance with the conditions of supervision to include alcohol and drug testing.

E. Responds to inquiries from offenders and the public in person, telephonically, and in writing.

F. 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.

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 course work in Criminal Justice, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field preferred. 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.
Case management, case processing, criminal justice, or military experience preferred.
Computer operations 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://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/hr-home/tletseligibility.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 state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes regarding pardons and paroles.
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 in problem-solving techniques.
Skill in public address.
Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.
Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
Skill in the electronic transmission of communications.
Skill to interview and counsel offenders.
Skill to evaluate offender adjustment and identify special problems.
Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred.

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 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, using chemicals for urinalysis, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions may include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, urinalysis equipment, firearms, telephone, dolly, and automobile.
Additional Information *This is a career ladder position.

Current employees that are presently in this career ladder, have

previously met minimum requirements, and are classified at a higher

career ladder level, may submit an application, interview for and

accept this posted position. If selected, the current employee will

remain at their current career ladder level and pay grade.

Employees that were formerly in this career ladder, have previously met

minimum requirements, and were classified at a higher career ladder level,

may submit an application, interview for and accept this posted position.

If selected, the employee will return to their career ladder level prior

to leaving the career path at the current pay grade.

For details on the Parole Officer Career Ladder salaries, see:
https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/hr-home/posalary.html

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 and hours per week. If any of this

information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our

interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule

your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time

to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a

condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Sharon Bayliff
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4229

EMAIL hr.selectionsteam6@tdcj.texas.gov
Military Occupation Specialty Code The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this
position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if
minimum qualifications are met.
https://www.hr.txst.edu/veterans/veteranspreference/militarycrosswalk.ht
EEO Statement The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

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