CSCD Probation Officer IV (Travis County CSCD employees only. )

Salary : $55,578.85 - $58,905.60 Annually

Location : Austin, TX

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 25-10360

Department : CSCD Adult Probation

Opening Date : 11 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 27 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Job Summary

Provides expert level supervision to clients who have been placed on community supervision by the courts, enforces conditions of community supervision and monitors all aspects of casework related to the conditions of community supervision. Conducts initial and subsequent interviews with clients to assist in sentencing, explains conditions of community supervision, and assists clients in meeting terms of community supervision. Works under very limited supervision and has considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Supervises the work of others.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

This is the final in a series of four probation-related job classifications within the Court Services job family. This classification provides supervision to clients who have been placed on community supervision by the courts. This classification typically functions as the more experienced officers in the unit who assist the Manager in overseeing the work of subordinate Probation Officers in addition to the normal range of duties. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department. This job is distinguishable from Probation Officer III in that Probation Officer IV requires very limited supervision; the incumbent has maximum latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and oversees the work of subordinate staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts interviews with clients, investigates and examines information related to client's case, and prepares a report to facilitate the sentencing process.
• Conducts initial and subsequent interviews with clients, explaining conditions of community supervision as set forth by the courts. Develops supervision plans for clients and completes all required documents on newly probated clients.
• Interprets conditions of community supervision, monitors for compliance with conditions, and takes appropriate action for non-compliance.
• Maintains ongoing accurate level of supervision on all offenders.
• Monitors client's progress through regular interviews with client. Conducts field visits to client's home and other locations pertinent to client's case.
• Uses motivational interviewing techniques to assist in addressing criminogenic needs and to facilitate change in behavior to reduce recidivism.
• Documents all contacts with clients and all pertinent facts and events occurring in client's life, including issues of compliance and noncompliance. Documents collateral contacts, referrals, correspondence, and any and all other information pertinent to the progress or regress of the client.
• Assists clients with various referrals, including, but not limited to, counseling, treatment and job referrals.
• Ensures all money owed by client, as set forth in the conditions of community supervision, is collected and properly recorded.
• Trains, assigns and reviews work of lower level Probation Officers and staffs cases for staff. May supervise interns and volunteers assigned to the unit.
• Prepares legal documents and other reports for judges, attorneys and the court system as needed. Proofs legal reports of Probation Officers. May serve as liaison with court system on higher level departmental issues.
• Conducts urinalysis on clients as needed for purposes of substance abuse monitoring. May administer other substance abuse screening and assessment tools.
• Provides testimony in court, as required.
• Conducts audits of cases relating to exit audits, performance evaluations and any special audits as requested by administration.
• Conducts supervisory and administrative hearings.
• Assists manager with monitoring and documenting corrective actions in personnel matters
• Assists manager with administrative duties as needed for the day to day functioning of unit.
• Provides input into revising and updating policies and procedures.
• Collects statistical data and prepares reports, as required.
• May transport clients.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a directly related field AND five years' experience as a probation officer.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements :

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift / carry up to 10-25 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors. Subject to client and customer contact for extended periods of time.

Work Hours : 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends

Location : This position may be required to report to any of Adult Probation's physical locations listed below :

4011 McKinney Falls Pkwy, Austin TX

411 W 13th St, Austin TX

10409 Burnet Rd, Austin TX

502 E Highland Mall Blvd Ste 200 Austin TX

Department : CSCD Adult Probation

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union

Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program

Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations

Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic

Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays

An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance

Employees may select from four plans : an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid :

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking

A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he / she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins :

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave

Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave

Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund

Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation

Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates :

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.

Workers' Compensation

The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

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