PROBATION AND PAROLE DISTRICT MANAGER B-ADULT

State of Louisiana; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Thibodaux, LA seeks an experienced administrator to lead Probation & Parole – Adult. The role directs professional and clerical staff delivering probation and parole services, and coordinates investigations for various decision makers within the criminal justice system.

The incumbent will formulate district policies, liaise with sheriffs, district attorneys and treatment facilities, and oversee workload and performance

Qualifications

• Four years of probation/parole or related experience plus one of: three years corrections or law enforcement; three years of continuous active military duty; six years of full-time experience in any field; a bachelor’s degree; OR three years of experience 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 equates to one year of experience toward the six years required, max 120 semester hours (four years).
• Necessary special requirements: valid Louisiana driver’s license; ability to carry firearms; POST certification; no disqualifying criminal history.
• Job duties include directing and coordinating probation and parole staff, policy formulation, liaison with officials, workload distribution, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates activities of P&P staff in the delivery of probation and parole services.
• Formulates policies and procedures at district level and communicates them to Division/Department.
• Maintains liaison with sheriffs, police chiefs, district attorneys, and treatment directors; testifies before committees when requested.
• Delegates work assignments and develops systems for equitable workload distribution and efficient resource use.
• Audits staff work and conducts regular meetings to discuss changes in policies and legislation.

Skills

Probation

Parole

Leadership

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in a CJ-related field

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

Division of Probation & Parole – Adult

www.doc.louisiana.gov

THIBODAUX DISTRICT

Thibodaux, 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.

• 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:
• 1. Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement
• 2. Three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply)
• 3. Six years of full-time experience in any field
• 4. 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 Duties

• 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, and highly sensitive and complex criminal justice investigations for various decision makers in the Criminal Justice system, including Judges, the 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 workload 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 decisions, etc.

Work Environment

• Employee will supervise Probation & Parole Officers, Probation & Parole Specialists, Probation & Parole Supervisors, and Corrections Support Supervisor.

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 has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $38.67 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 is a 24-hour facility.
• Applicants may be required to work shift work
• 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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