INTERNAL POSTING FOR OAG EMPLOYEES ONLYGENERAL DESCRIPTIONSupport Division (CSD) in our mission to encourage responsible parenting by promoting the involvement of both parents and ensuring children receive the support they need and deserve. Child Support Officers (CSOs) conduct detailed investigations to locate absent parents; assist in establishing paternity; obtaining court orders for financial support and health care coverage for children; enforcing child support orders; responding to customer inquiries; promoting the involvement of both parents in their children’s lives; and collaborating with state agencies and community organizations to serve Texas families. CSOs gain valuable investigative and legal experience and are part of a collegial team dedicated to supporting Texas children and families. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCSO II:Education: Graduation from high school or equivalentEducation: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: full-time Child Support Program, credit collections, investigations, legal assistant, legal secretary, customer service, or IV-A eligibility specialistKnowledge: Investigative practices and techniquesSkill in interviewing and negotiatingSkill in using a personal computer for word-processing and data entry/retrievalSkill in basic mathematical computationsSkill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlinesSkill in effective oral and written communicationSkill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision makingAbility to receive and respond positively to constructive feedbackAbility to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environmentAbility to provide excellent customer serviceAbility to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travelAbility to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSAAbility to lift and relocate 30 lbs.Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 15% Ability to type 35 words per minute (Typing test required at time of interview)CSO III: All items listed for a CSO II plus:Experience: One year of full-time as a Child Support Officer or an equivalent position in a IV-D agency or private sectorPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or universityKnowledge: Investigative practices and techniquesOther Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak SpanishTO APPLY THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER