Texas Probation Association News

NEWS
General News
TPA Awards Committee Acception Nominations
TPA is Accepting RFP's for Lobbyist Position
New Public Safety Laws Effective September 1st

Board Minutes

August 17, 2009, Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
August 25, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2008 Board of Director's Meeting Minutes

Job Opportunities

Harris County Executive Directory Position Available
Montgomery County CSCD Fiscal Officer
Midland CSCD Agency Director Position Available
Adult Probation Officer for Caldwell, Comal, and Hays CSCD
Resident Care Specialist for Montgomery County CSCD
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor for Cass County Corrections
Community Supervision Officer for Cass County Corrections Department
Harris County Community Supervision Officer Position Available
Harris County Bilingual Community Supervision Officer Position Available
Montgomery County Community Supervision Officer
Cooke County Community Supervision Adult Probation Officer

Harris County Executive Directory Position Available

The Harris County Juvenile Probation Department has a job opening for a Executive Director, click here for more details.

TPA Awards Committee Accepting Nominations

As a reminder, the TPA Awards Committee is accepting nominations for eight awards to be presented to the Association members during the 2010 Annual Conference, to be held in Beaumont. The deadline to submit a nomination is February 15, 2010. If you have any questions about the process please contact Belinda Zachary, Awards Committee Co-Chair, at (409) 951-2242.

TPA Accepting RFP's for Lobbyist Position

The Board of Directors of the Texas Probation Association has authorized the acceptance of RFP’s for the lobbyist position with the Association. All RFP’s are to be submitted to Vice-President, Toby Ross by February 12, 2010.

Mr. Ross is the Director of the Johnson & Somerville County CSCD and can be reached at: 102 South Main St. Cleburne, Texas 76033, or by phone at (817) 556-6110.

All inquires regarding the details of the position and the selection process are to be directed to Mr. Ross.

Montgomery County CSCD Fiscal Officer Position Available

The Montgomery County Community Supervision and Corrections Department has a job opening for a Fiscal Officer, click here for more details.

Midland CSCD Agency Director Position Available

The Midland Judicial District Community Supervision and Corrections Department has a job opening for an Agency Director, click here for more details.

Adult Probation Officer for Caldwell, Comal, and Hays CSCD

The Caldwell, Comal, and Hays Counties Department of Community Supervision and Corrections has a job opening for an Adult Probation Officer, click here for more details.

Resident Care Specialist Opening for Montgomery County CSCD

Montgomery County Department of Community Supervision and Corrections has a job opening for a Resident Care Specialist, click here for more details.

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor for Cass County Corrections

Cass County Community Supervisions and Corrections Department is seeking a full-time
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor to implement and facilitate a substance abuse aftercare program.

Requirements: Texas certified LCDC
Must have counseling/teaching experience in a treatment setting.

Resumes & salary requirements submitted to:
Cass County CSCD
P.O. Box 270
Linden, Texas 75563
Fax: 903-756-7517
Position open until filled

Community Supervision Officer for Cass County Corrections Department

Cass County Community Supervisions and Corrections Department is seeking a
Community Supervision Officer to implement and supervise a caseload consisting of both felony and misdemeanor offenders placed on probation by the Courts.

Qualified Applicants must meet minimum standards for Community Supervision Officers in Texas, as stated in Standards for TDCJ-CJAD,Article 163.33. Must have interpersonal skills necessary to deal with clients, public, co-workers, Court Personnel and personnel of other agencies and departments.

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College in at least one of the following Criminology, Corrections, Counseling Law, Social Work, Psychology or Sociology.
Other degreed applicants may qualify with 1 year of full-time counseling or casework experience.

Background check required.

Please submit resume and College transcript to:
Chief Probation Officer
Cass County CSCD
PO Box 270 Linden, Tx 75563

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes-August 17, 2009

Click here to view the minutes for the August 17, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting.

New Public Safety Laws Effective September 1st

Click here to view the newest public safety laws that will be effective starting September 1st.

Harris County Bilingual Community Supervision Officer Position Available

The Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections department is looking for a Bilingual Community Supervision Officer, click here for more details.

Harris County Community Supervision Officer Position Available

The Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections department is looking for a Community Supervision Officer, click here for more details.

Montgomery County Community Supervision Officer

The Montgomery County Department of Community Supervision and Corrections is looking for a Community Supervision Officer, click here for more details.

Cooke County Community Supervision Adult Probation Officer

The Cooke County Community Supervision and Corrections Department is seeking a Community Supervision Officer Adult Probation Officer, click here for more details.

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes for April 6, 2009

Click here to view the minutes for the April 6, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting.

Board of Directors Minutes--August 25, 2008

Click here to view the minutes for the August 25, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting.

Board of Directors Minutes--October 6, 2008

Click here to view the minutes for the October 6, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting.