PROBATION AND PAROLE DISTRICT MANAGER A--ADULT

State of Louisiana; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Port Allen, LA is seeking a promotional opportunity for a high‑level probation and parole administrator. The role oversees professional and clerical staff in delivering probation and parole services to offenders under supervision.

The position requires significant experience in corrections or related fields, plus advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• Requires experience in probation or parole settings and related counseling/administrative work.
• Proven ability to supervise professional and clerical staff.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and legislation affecting probation/parole services.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates P&P staff in delivering probation and parole services.
• Formulates and interprets district policies, procedures, and legislation affecting operations.
• Maintains collaboration with sheriffs, chiefs of police, district attorneys and other agencies.
• Delegates workload, assigns investigations, and monitors performance and resource use.
• Audits staff work and leads regular meetings to discuss policy changes and legislative updates.

Skills

Probation/Parole Experience

Staff Supervision

Policy/Procedure Development

Interagency Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in counseling/psychology/education/administration/criminal justice

Job description

About This Job

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

Division of Probation & Parole – Adult

Port Allen, Louisiana

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career. The incumbent of this position performs highly responsible administrative work in the District Office of Probation and Parole that consists of a professional staff and a clerical staff and the supervision, direction, guidance and coordination of professional level staff in the delivery of probation and parole services with criminal offenders under supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience as a probation or parole officer, or in counseling, psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or administrative services plus one of the following:

• Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement
• Three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply)
• Six years of full-time experience in any field
• A bachelor's degree

OR

Three years of experience as a probation or parole officer, or in counseling, psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or administrative services plus a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, education, business administration, public administration, or a criminal justice field.

Experience Substitution

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Necessary Special Requirements

An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.

This position requires the incumbent to handle and carry firearms.

Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Directs and coordinates activities of P&P staff in the delivery of services entailing release, intensive probation supervision, intensive incarceration/intensive parole program, sheriff’s maintenance program, highly sensitive and complex criminal justice investigations for various decision makers in the Criminal Justice system including Judges, Parole Board, Pardon Board, Governor’s Office and Interstate Compact, etc.
• Formulates policies and procedures at the district level. Disseminates and interprets policies, procedures, and legislation affecting district office activities. Contributes input and information to the Division and Department in regard to the formulation of procedure and policy.
• Maintains contact and collaborates with Sheriffs, Chiefs of Police, District Attorneys, Directors of treatment facilities and a variety of other officials and administrators, serving as liaison in the resolution of problems, coordination of services and development of mutual areas of support. Provides testimony before legislative committees when requested.
• Delegates work assignments to include the assignment and distribution of caseloads, investigations, and special work assignments to district staff. This includes the development and monitoring of systems and procedures that ensure equitable distribution of work load and optimum use of resources.
• Audits and reviews the work of the district staff. Holds regular staff meetings, conferences, etc., to discuss issues regarding new and changing policies, legislative changes, court decision, etc.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

• The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted, or may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Compensation

This position is eligible for a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $36.14 per hour.

Other Important Information

• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non‑merit factor including disability.

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact

Laura Guillory

Probation & Parole Human Resources Department

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Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others