BOARD OF PARDONS & PAROLE
MANAGER I - Institutional Parole Liaison Specialist - Board of Pardons and Parol
BOARD OF PARDONS & PAROLE, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Job Description
MANAGER I - Institutional Parole Liaison Specialist - Board of Pardons and Paroles - Gatesville (700192) (25003784)
Organization BOARD OF PARDONS & PAROLE
Primary Location United States - Texas
Employee Status Regular
Schedule Full-time
Travel No
Salary / Salary Range $5,636.33 (RET 2.5% Less) Monthly
Work Site Visits No
Study Material No
Job Posting Jan 1, 2026 6:00:00 AM
Closing Date Jan 13, 2026 5:59:00 AM
I. JOB SUMMARY Performs routine managerial work administering the daily operations and activities for the Institutional Parole Office (IPO). Work involves planning, scheduling, and approving parole liaison activities, coordinating with other regions, departments, units, and entities; coordinating, developing, and implementing training, mentoring, policies, and procedures; providing technical guidance to staff; reviewing statistics, assignments, and reports; conducting IPO Operational Special Projects and investigations as assigned by IPO Operations; and supervising the work of others. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, schedules, and supervises the activities of Program Specialist V staff across the state to ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and objectives; and directs parole liaisons in improving virtual interview facilitation techniques.
Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates statewide operations; develops and implements operating policies and procedures; conducts investigations of highly confidential cases; and approves actions and reports of parole liaisons.
Directs the preparation of training and operational manuals, educational materials, and information programs; and develops and maintains training programs.
Develops training materials and conducts training programs; and provides technical assistance regarding agency administrative processes.
Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access.
Supervises the work of others.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
III. 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 in excess of the required six years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
Six years full-time, wage-earning technical program support, program administration, or public administration experience.
Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
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.
B. Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the principles of criminology and penology.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practice of parole case management.
Knowledge of the psychological concepts of behavior, social adjustment, and emotional stability.
Knowledge of 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 to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
Skill in problem-solving techniques.
Skill to manage, prioritize, and implement scheduling to accomplish daily tasks and meet established guidelines.
Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
Skill to train others.
Skill to supervise the work of others.
IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A. Physical Ability 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 of Work 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 Computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, 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 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:
Prisma Hernandez 545 SH 36 Bypass N, Ste B Gatesville, TX 76528 PH 2548658869 Email prisma.hernandez@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.
Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office 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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Organization BOARD OF PARDONS & PAROLE
Primary Location United States - Texas
Employee Status Regular
Schedule Full-time
Travel No
Salary / Salary Range $5,636.33 (RET 2.5% Less) Monthly
Work Site Visits No
Study Material No
Job Posting Jan 1, 2026 6:00:00 AM
Closing Date Jan 13, 2026 5:59:00 AM
I. JOB SUMMARY Performs routine managerial work administering the daily operations and activities for the Institutional Parole Office (IPO). Work involves planning, scheduling, and approving parole liaison activities, coordinating with other regions, departments, units, and entities; coordinating, developing, and implementing training, mentoring, policies, and procedures; providing technical guidance to staff; reviewing statistics, assignments, and reports; conducting IPO Operational Special Projects and investigations as assigned by IPO Operations; and supervising the work of others. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, schedules, and supervises the activities of Program Specialist V staff across the state to ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and objectives; and directs parole liaisons in improving virtual interview facilitation techniques.
Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates statewide operations; develops and implements operating policies and procedures; conducts investigations of highly confidential cases; and approves actions and reports of parole liaisons.
Directs the preparation of training and operational manuals, educational materials, and information programs; and develops and maintains training programs.
Develops training materials and conducts training programs; and provides technical assistance regarding agency administrative processes.
Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access.
Supervises the work of others.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
III. 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 in excess of the required six years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
Six years full-time, wage-earning technical program support, program administration, or public administration experience.
Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
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.
B. Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the principles of criminology and penology.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practice of parole case management.
Knowledge of the psychological concepts of behavior, social adjustment, and emotional stability.
Knowledge of 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 to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
Skill in problem-solving techniques.
Skill to manage, prioritize, and implement scheduling to accomplish daily tasks and meet established guidelines.
Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
Skill to train others.
Skill to supervise the work of others.
IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A. Physical Ability 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 of Work 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 Computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, 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 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:
Prisma Hernandez 545 SH 36 Bypass N, Ste B Gatesville, TX 76528 PH 2548658869 Email prisma.hernandez@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.
Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office 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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