Parole Officer - Institutional Parole Officer - Board of Pardons and Paroles - Beeville Part-Time- EXTENDED

Parole Officer I - Institutional Parole Officer

Organization: BOARD OF PARDONS & PAROLE

Primary

Location:

United States-Texas-BEEVILLE

Job:
Office and Administrative Support

Employee Status:
Regular

Schedule:

Part-time

Travel:
No

Salary/Salary Range: $2,285.83 (Ret 2.5% Less)

Pay Basis:
Monthly

Hazardous duty/Longevity Pay:
Hazardous Pay

Training Academy:
No

Work Site Visits:
No

Study Material:
Yes

Overtime Status:
Non-exempt

Job Posting:
Jun 10, 2026, 5:00:00 AM

Closing Date:
Jun 30, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Performs entry-level parole administration work. Work involves providing supervision to inmates; conducting parole investigations; and obtaining information for and preparing parole administration documentation. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Schedules and conducts interviews with inmates to obtain information, explain the parole process, and deliver notices of parole panel action; compiles documents, analyzes information, and prepares reports to include case summaries; and performs data entry, retrieval, and data searches.
• Screens sentenced inmates for special programs; verifies parole eligibility dates; participates in screening, interviewing, and release processing of parole prospects; and coordinates and communicates inmate information with staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Prepares responses to correspondence, inquiries, and inmate requests following established procedures regarding confidential information; and responds to inquiries from inmates and the public in person, telephonically, and in writing.
• Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access.
• * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

A. Education, Experience, and Training

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Each year of experience as described below 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.
• Experience in case work, criminal justice, military, or a related field preferred.
• Computer operations experience preferred.
• Must have a valid state driver license. Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.
• * Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date. Must meet and maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position.

B. Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the principles of criminology and penology.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of parole case management.
• Knowledge of the psychological concepts of behavior, social adjustment, and emotional stability.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes regarding pardons and paroles.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in problem-solving techniques.
• Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
• Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
• Skill in the electronic transmission of communications.
• Skill to interview and counsel inmates.
• Skill to evaluate inmate adjustment and identify special problems.
• Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more…