PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1/2/3-JUVENILE

State of Louisiana; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Job summary

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice seeks a Probation and Parole Officer-Juvenile for the Natchitoches Regional Office. You will supervise, guide, and intervene with adjudicated and at-risk youth, coordinating with judges, law enforcement, and community partners to promote public safety and successful rehabilitation.

The position requires completing the Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum and meeting minimum qualifications; SER biweekly ranges from $1,590.40 to $2,084.80

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement; OR Three years of continuous active military duty; OR Six years of full-time experience; OR a bachelor's degree.
• Experience substitution applies: 30 semester hours equals one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services, programs, and community resources for adjudicated and at-risk youth across a multi-parish region.
• Complete risk and needs assessments (including SAVRY) to guide service planning and supervision levels.
• Maintain regular contact with youth, families, and providers to monitor progress and adjust service plans.
• Serve as secondary case manager for youth in secure care to ensure continuity of services.
• Prepare and submit Individual Service Plans, social histories, investigations, and court-ordered reports.
• Schedule evaluations, gather referral documents, and coordinate placement packets for residential programs.
• Prepare FAST forms to determine Medicaid/IV-E eligibility and parental cost-of-care contributions.
• Participate in case staffings, court reviews, and testify on youth progress and placement needs.
• Monitor residential and community-based programs for compliance; assist with audits.
• Maintain case records, narrative entries, and data in the agency’s automated system.
• At PPO 3 level: mentor PPO 1/2 staff, assist supervisors with assignments, and serve as a lead worker.
• Transport youth to and from placements and assist with emergency situations as needed.
• Coordinate Interstate Compact cases and collaborate with courts and social service agencies.

Skills

Communicating Effectively

Demonstrating Accountability

Making Accurate Judgments

Acting with Ethics and Integrity

Adapting to Change

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Natchitoches, LA 71457 https://ojj.la.gov/location/natchitoches-region

Office of Juvenile Justice

Natchitoches Regional Office

109 Industrial Dr., Natchitoches, LA 71457

https://ojj.la.gov/location/natchitoches-region

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking dedicated and empathetic individuals to join our team as Probation and Parole Officer-Juvenile. This role plays a critical part in promoting public safety, reducing recidivism, and supporting the successful rehabilitation of justice-involved youth through professional supervision, guidance, and intervention strategies. This position is responsible for collaborating closely with judges, law enforcement agencies, and community-based organizations to provide services and supervision for juveniles.

Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Competencies

• Communicating Effectively: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.
• Demonstrating Accountability: Owns results, meets standards, and responds to feedback professionally.
• Making Accurate Judgments: Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions using available info, context, and trade-offs.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.
• Adapting to Change: Adjusts quickly and stays effective during change.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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 may require the incumbent to handle and carry firearms.

Willingness and ability to complete the Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• Coordinate services, programs, and community resources for adjudicated and at-risk youth across a multi-parish region.
• Complete risk and needs assessments (including SAVRY) to guide service planning and supervision levels.
• Maintain regular contact with youth, families, and providers to monitor progress and adjust service plans.
• Serve as secondary case manager for youth in secure care to ensure continuity of services.
• Prepare and submit Individual Service Plans, social histories, investigations, and court-ordered reports.'
• Schedule evaluations, gather referral documents, and coordinate placement packets for residential programs.
• Prepare FAST forms to determine Medicaid/IV-E eligibility and parental cost-of-care contributions.
• Participate in case staffings, court reviews, and testify on youth progress and placement needs.
• Monitor residential and community-based programs for compliance; assist with audits.
• Maintain case records, narrative entries, and data in the agency’s automated system.
• At the PPO 3 level: mentor PPO 1/2 staff, assist supervisors with assignments, and serve as a lead worker.
• Transport youth to and from placements and assist with emergency situations as needed.
• Coordinate Interstate Compact cases and collaborate with courts and social service agencies.

Position-Specific Details

Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Natchitoches Regional Office in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Probational, Full-time.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Probation and Parole Officer 1, 2, or 3 (Juvenile), depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Compensation

• The Probation and Parole Officer 1 Juvenile has a SER of $1,590.40 Biweekly.
• The Probation and Parole Officer 2 Juvenile has a SER of $1,701.60 Biweekly.
• The Probation and Parole Officer 3 Juvenile has a SER of $2,084.80 Biweekly.

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

[e-mail]

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

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