Counsel Substitute III - Administrative Review and Risk Management - Luther Unit (029513) -EXTENDED

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced work as a representative and advocate of inmates in a correctional facility. Work
involves coordinating counsel-substitute program activities; and supervising the work of others.
Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent
judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Coordinates counsel substitute program activities to include case management and staffing
assignments at an agency facility or unit; coordinates with agency, facility, and unit supervisory
staff regarding implementation of policies and procedures; participates in assigning
representation for unusual and sensitive inmate disciplinary cases; coordinates maintenance of
records for program activities; and prepares related reports.

B. Oversees interviews of inmates charged with violations of agency, facility, and unit rules and
regulations; explains charges to inmates and agency and contract facility employees; oversees
investigation of allegations; and reviews written statements and reviews all documentary
evidence.

C. Analyzes inmates’ positions, develops strategies of defense, and advises inmates of alternative
plans of action; attends disciplinary hearings; negotiates the mitigation of punishments; and
advises and assists inmates with disciplinary appellate procedures.

D. Trains and supervises the work of others.

E. Assists in maintaining security of inmates.

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

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Six months full-time, wage-earning experience as a Counsel Substitute II

or

one year full-time, wage-earning inmate discipline experience

or

three years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice experience. Thirty semester hours 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)
may be substituted for each year of experience on a year-for-year basis.

3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of investigative methods and practices.

2. Knowledge of the agency inmate disciplinary process preferred.

3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.

4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

5. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the
public.

6. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

7. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.

8. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network
environment.

9. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

10. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.

11. Skill to research and interpret questions involving the disciplinary process.

12. Skill to train and supervise the work of others.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend
repeatedly, climb stairs, 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 and outside, working around machines with moving parts and
moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone,
working protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness and chill, dry
atmosphere, excessive or intermittent noise, constant noise, dust, fumes, smoke, gases,
slippery or uneven walking surfaces, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, digital recorder, tape recorder,
telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3069
EMAIL HR.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office

**Please Note: This is a continuation of the position posting dated 11/05/25. Applicants who previously applied for this vacancy need not resubmit their application.**

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. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.