CLOSES:

11-04-2009

064001H1

PAROLE OFFICER III

Hearing Officer

MINIMUM BASE SALARY:

GR. B16-($3,136.31/Monthly)

Regional Hearing Office /Houston

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by

an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education

Accreditation (CHEA). Major course work in Criminal Justice, Law,

Public Administration, Social Work, or a related subject preferred.

2. Four years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice or social

services experience to include two years in parole, probation, or

in conducting or reviewing administrative hearings

** or **

current active license to practice law in the State of Texas and one

year full-time, wage-earning criminal justice or administrative

law experience.

Must maintain a current active license to practice law in the State

of Texas during employment with TDCJ through the State Bar of

Texas or other appropriate Texas licensing authority.

3. Computer operations experience preferred.

**This position is not authorized the Unit Pay Differential (UPD).

Applicants receiving a Unit Pay Differential (UPD) entitlement

will not retain the Unit Pay Differential (UPD) entitlement if

selected for this position.**

**A writing exercise which may include spelling, grammar,

punctuation, proofreading, letter and/or report composition

may be administered as part of the selection process.**

Skill to type 45 WPM net with no more than 10 errors preferred.
 

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs moderately complex parole administration and revocation work. Work involves conducting administrative hearings reports; and assisting the board members in the parole process. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Conducts administrative hearings regarding the parole revocation process in compliance with law, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

B. Reviews and evaluates testimony and related documentation presented by hearing participants; determines whether a case should proceed from a preliminary to a revocation hearing for final disposition; and makes recommendations regarding the disposition of parole violation cases.

C. Coordinates and provides technical assistance and information to agency staff and the public regarding the administrative hearing process.

D. Prepares and submits administrative hearing reports to include reports regarding the hearing process policies and procedures.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

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