Wednesday, October 28, 2009:

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is hiring a Parole Officer III to work at the Regional Hearing Office in Dallas.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with major course work in Criminal Justice, Law, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field.

Applicants should also have four years full-time, criminal justice or social services experience, including two years in parole, probation, or in conducting or reviewing administrative hearings; OR a current, active license to practice law in Texas, and one year full-time, wage-earning criminal justice or administrative law experience.

Some computer experience is also preferred.

Candidates should submit a State of Texas application and applicable supplement to:

Don Jones
Board of Pardons and Paroles
8610 Shoal Creek Blvd, Rm 205
Austin, TX 78757
Phone: 512-406-5465

Click here to download the state application online [pdf].

Click here to download an employment application supplement online [pdf].