Master¿s degree with major course work in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Criminal Justice, Family Relations, Rehabilitation, Social Sciences, or a related field. Three (3) years full-time wage-earning experience that may be a combination of the following: participating in the development, evaluation, and implementation of individual case/treatment plans or assessments; the development and coordinating of services; and placement recommendations and referrals for youth or adults on probation, parole, in a residential facility or another relevant line of work.
OR
Bachelor¿s degree with major course work in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Criminal Justice, Family Relations, Rehabilitation, Social Sciences, or a related field. Seven (7) years full-time wage-earning experience that may be a combination of the following: participating in the development, evaluation, and implementation of individual case/treatment plans or assessments; the development and coordinating of services; and placement recommendations and referrals for youth or adults on probation, parole, in a residential facility or other relevant line of work.
Required:
Possess and maintain a valid state driver¿s license.
Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Criminal Justice Practitioner (CJP) online course provided through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) within six months of employment as a parole officer with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
Experience and Education Substitutions:
One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.
Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.
Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.
Experience requirements may be satisfied by the prorated part-time equivalent.
Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.
Pre-employment conditions require acceptable results from mandatory:
Requirements for Continued Employment:
This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.
