Parole Officer III - District Unit Supervisor Amarillo District Parole Offi

Organization

PAROLE DIVISION

United States - Texas - Amarillo

Management

Regular

Full-time

No

$5,069.02 (Ret 2.5% Less)

Monthly

No

No

Exempt

May 22, 2026, 5:00:00 AM

Performs highly complex parole administration and supervision work. The role involves reviewing and approving parole supervision activities, parole investigations, parole release plans and reports; coordinating case assignments; conducting case analyses; and supervising the work of others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Plan, schedule, and supervise parole officer activities; coordinate parole supervision activities with other units, departments, and entities; and assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Visit offender residences, jails, correctional facilities, courthouses, social services, and other agencies to obtain offender information, coordinate parole investigations, and resolve problems.
• Conduct and supervise activities to monitor offender compliance with the conditions of supervision, including alcohol and drug testing.
• Perform criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access.
• Supervise the work of others; establish and provide training to parole officers; review and evaluate documentation and recommendations; counsel parole officers and offenders on difficult cases.
• Perform a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

• 1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by CHEA or the US Department of Education. Major coursework in Criminal Justice, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience exceeding the required three 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 two years.
• 2. Three years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, case management, case processing, or military experience.
• 3. Parole officer experience preferred.
• 5. Technical review or program evaluation experience preferred.
• 6. Teaching, training, or staff development experience preferred.
• 7. Must meet and maintain Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) access eligibility for continued employment.
• 8. Must have a valid state driver license and maintain it for continued employment.
• * Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training within six months of employment and maintain TLETS access eligibility. For details see: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

• 1. Knowledge of the principles of criminology and penology.
• 2. Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of parole case management.
• 3. Knowledge of the psychological concepts of behavior, social adjustment, and emotional stability.
• 4. Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and statutes regarding pardons and paroles.
• 5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• 6. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• 7. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• 8. Skill in problem-solving techniques.
• 9. Skill to effectively interview and counsel difficult offenders.
• 10. Skill to evaluate offender adjustment and identify special problems.
• 11. Skill to conduct investigations.
• 12. Skill in public address.
• 13. Skill to train and supervise the work of others.

• 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, chemicals used for urinalysis, 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 may include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, urinalysis equipment, firearms, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

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.