PAROLE DIVISION
Parole Officer V - Specialized Programs - Parole Division - Austin (711802) - EX
PAROLE DIVISION, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Description - Parole Officer V - Specialized Programs - Parole Division - Austin (711802) - EXTENDED (25003361)
Job Description Parole Officer V - Specialized Programs - Parole Division - Austin (711802) - EXTENDED
Organization PAROLE DIVISION
Primary Location United States - Texas - Austin
Job Office and Administrative Support
Employee Status Regular
Schedule Full-time
Travel: No
Salary/Salary Range: $6,312.72 (Ret 2.5 Less)
Pay Basis Monthly
Work Site Visits: No
Study Material: No
Overtime Status Exempt
Job Posting Jan 7, 2026, 8:51:08 PM
Closing Date Jan 21, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
Job Summary Performs highly advanced parole administration and supervision work. Work involves reviewing and approving parole supervision activities, parole investigations, and parole release plans and reports; coordinating case assignments; conducting case analyses; and planning, assigning, and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Functions A. Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates specialized programs and training and staff development activities; consults with field and agency staff to assess training needs; and oversees the development of needs assessments, curriculum designs, and staff development and training programs.
B. Develops and implements effective techniques for evaluating and monitoring program operations and services; oversees special investigations, program analyses, and research studies; directs the preparation of training and operational manuals, educational materials, and information programs; and recommends changes to produce a more effective program.
C. Prepares and evaluates program budget requests and monitors expenditures; and oversees the preparation of program management and productivity reports and specialized research projects.
D. Oversees and supervises the activities of program staff; provides guidance in handling difficult and complex problems; consults with other agencies involved in the program to resolve problems, identify program needs, and determine program effectiveness; and provides liaison and technical assistance to staff, other departments of the agency, and the public.
E. Prepares and conducts seminars and presentations related to specialized programs for agency staff and management, elected officials, other agencies and organizations, and the public.
F. Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access.
G. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
Minimum Qualifications Education, Experience, and Training 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). Major coursework in Criminal Justice, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required seven 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 one year.
2. Seven years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice case management, case processing, or military experience.
3. Two years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees.
4. Parole officer experience preferred.
5. (Item missing in original but enumerated with subsequent items)
6. Technical review or program evaluation experience preferred.
7. Teaching, training, or staff development experience preferred.
8. 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
Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of the principles of criminology and penology.
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, methods, techniques, and the practices of parole case management.
3. Knowledge of the psychological concepts of behavior, social adjustment, and emotional stability.
4. Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
9. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
10. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
11. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
12. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, reports.
13. Skill in public address.
14. Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
15. Skill to train others.
16. Skill to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation A. 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. 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, dolly, telephone, 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. *
Contact 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.
Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office
Equal Opportunity 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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Job Description Parole Officer V - Specialized Programs - Parole Division - Austin (711802) - EXTENDED
Organization PAROLE DIVISION
Primary Location United States - Texas - Austin
Job Office and Administrative Support
Employee Status Regular
Schedule Full-time
Travel: No
Salary/Salary Range: $6,312.72 (Ret 2.5 Less)
Pay Basis Monthly
Work Site Visits: No
Study Material: No
Overtime Status Exempt
Job Posting Jan 7, 2026, 8:51:08 PM
Closing Date Jan 21, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
Job Summary Performs highly advanced parole administration and supervision work. Work involves reviewing and approving parole supervision activities, parole investigations, and parole release plans and reports; coordinating case assignments; conducting case analyses; and planning, assigning, and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Functions A. Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates specialized programs and training and staff development activities; consults with field and agency staff to assess training needs; and oversees the development of needs assessments, curriculum designs, and staff development and training programs.
B. Develops and implements effective techniques for evaluating and monitoring program operations and services; oversees special investigations, program analyses, and research studies; directs the preparation of training and operational manuals, educational materials, and information programs; and recommends changes to produce a more effective program.
C. Prepares and evaluates program budget requests and monitors expenditures; and oversees the preparation of program management and productivity reports and specialized research projects.
D. Oversees and supervises the activities of program staff; provides guidance in handling difficult and complex problems; consults with other agencies involved in the program to resolve problems, identify program needs, and determine program effectiveness; and provides liaison and technical assistance to staff, other departments of the agency, and the public.
E. Prepares and conducts seminars and presentations related to specialized programs for agency staff and management, elected officials, other agencies and organizations, and the public.
F. Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access.
G. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
Minimum Qualifications Education, Experience, and Training 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). Major coursework in Criminal Justice, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required seven 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 one year.
2. Seven years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice case management, case processing, or military experience.
3. Two years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees.
4. Parole officer experience preferred.
5. (Item missing in original but enumerated with subsequent items)
6. Technical review or program evaluation experience preferred.
7. Teaching, training, or staff development experience preferred.
8. 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
Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of the principles of criminology and penology.
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, methods, techniques, and the practices of parole case management.
3. Knowledge of the psychological concepts of behavior, social adjustment, and emotional stability.
4. Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
9. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
10. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
11. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
12. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, reports.
13. Skill in public address.
14. Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
15. Skill to train others.
16. Skill to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation A. 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. 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, dolly, telephone, 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. *
Contact 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.
Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office
Equal Opportunity 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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