Community Supervision Officer I

Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community? Do you want to make a lasting impact on a person's life? Are you someone looking for flexibility and the ability to work in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) office environment?

The Department of Community Supervision (DCS) provides team members with the opportunity to do just that!

DCS is a nationally recognized leader in the field of community supervision. Our innovation and use of technology set us apart from other community supervision agencies. We pride ourselves on being the largest law enforcement agency within the state of Georgia with the responsibility of monitoring, coaching, and providing opportunities for successful outcomes for individuals under parole and probation supervision. Our motto is "One Officer, One Family, One Community."

As an integral part of the criminal justice system, you will work alongside Local, State, and Federal agencies to promote public safety. DCS offers up-to-date and specialized training and provides opportunities for growth within the agency. Our commitment to evidence-based practices is supported by pursuing "next practice" innovations to continuously improve the lives of those we serve.

DCS leverages technology to offer employees a flexible schedule and a hybrid (virtual and in-person) work environment. As a State of Georgia employee, you will receive 12 paid holidays per year and accrue annual and sick leave monthly. The DCS wellness program allows up to 3 hours per week for physical fitness activities.

Come join our team!

Responsibilities

• This position requires wearing a uniform, badge, and a firearm provided by the Department.
• Effectively manages a caseload (creates a case plan; conducts surveillance in the community; enforces probation and parole conditions; investigates violations; provides linkage to community resources; makes referrals and case recommendations).
• Prepares, reviews, and maintains case files (performs background checks, DNA testing, drug testing, fingerprinting, and photographing for new cases; writes detailed case notes and prepares reports; completes sentence computation and early terminations).
• Works in close cooperation and provides assistance to counselors and treatment providers; conducts screenings and assessments (substance use and mental health).
• Builds and maintains relationships with community stakeholders.
• Conducts interviews; prepares testimony and testifies in court and parole revocation hearings.
• Conducts arrests and searches in the office and field.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Must successfully complete POST required Basic Community Supervision Officer Training (BCSOT) that requires shooting and carrying a weapon, taser qualifications, OC spray qualifications, among other expectations of job duties required by POST. Requires medical clearance. Must successfully complete the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND must meet prerequisites and complete the Basic Community Supervision Officer Training certification. Note : Occupants in this job are by law considered to be peace officers. Applicants must meet the legal requirements for peace officers as prescribed by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).

Soft Skills

Disqualifiers for the Position : No separate link provided in this description.

Salary and Benefits

Other Benefits :

Incentives

Uniforms and equipment provided

Training and professional development opportunities

PLEASE NOTE : The Department of Community Supervision is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodations during the application or screening processes by contacting the Office of Human Resources.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you are an individual with a disability and wish to acquire this job announcements in an alternative format, or if you require assistance or other reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the selection process, you may contact the Office of Human Resources.

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