PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1, 2, or 3- Adult

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick and annual leave

4/10’s schedule may be available

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections - Corrections Services in Monroe District, Ouachita Parish, LA needs a Probation and Parole Officer to supervise offenders and promote public safety through probation, parole, and restorative strategies.

You will investigate and supervise offenders, enforce conditions, coordinate with treatment programs, and participate in disciplinary hearings in a fast-paced criminal justice environment.

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 in any field; OR
• A bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Supervise felony and misdemeanor offenders through counseling, case management, and referrals to community resources.
• Enforce probation/parole conditions by monitoring compliance and handling violations.
• Conduct criminal justice investigations and prepare reports for courts and boards.
• Conduct arrests, transport violators, and participate in hearings.
• Coordinate offender placement in treatment and support programs.
• Administer drug testing, supervise community service, and ensure ACA standards.
• Assist with audits and ensure facility safety and security.

Skills

Corrections or law enforcement

Military service

Driver's license

POST certification

Background check

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services

Division of Probation & Parole – Adult

MONROE DISTRICT

Ouachita, Louisiana

https://doc.la.gov/

Our Mission

The mission of Corrections Services is to enhance public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, effective probation/parole supervision, and proven rehabilitative strategies that successfully reintegrate offenders into society, as well as to assist individuals and communities victimized by crime. Goals and priorities are built around the Department’s commitment to public safety and rehabilitation and serve to guide our performance in carrying out our mission. Goals and priorities include: staff and offender safety, provision of basic services, opportunity for change, opportunity for making amends, and reentry.

Make a difference in your community as a Probation and Parole Officer. In this impactful role, you will supervise and investigate criminal offenders while promoting public safety, accountability, and successful rehabilitation through probation, parole, and pardon services. If you are motivated by service and thrive in a fast-paced criminal justice environment, this career is for you.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules, including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

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 requires the incumbent to handle and carry firearms.
• Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

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

Job Duties

• Supervise felony and misdemeanor offenders through counseling, case management, and referrals to community resources that support rehabilitation and social adjustment.
• Enforce conditions of probation and parole by monitoring compliance, managing violations, and participating in all stages of the violation process.
• Conduct criminal justice investigations and prepare reports and recommendations for courts, parole and pardon boards, and other criminal justice decision makers.
• Conduct arrests, transport violators, and participate in probable cause, revocation, and disciplinary hearings.
• Investigate and manage restitution, supervision fees, fines, court costs, and other criminal justice-related financial obligations.
• Coordinate offender placement in drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation, mental health, and other support programs while providing crisis intervention and emergency assistance resources.
• Administer drug testing, supervise community service activities, and ensure compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards and agency policies.
• Assist with jail and contract compliance audits for facilities and Community Rehabilitation Centers (CRCs), including applying defensive tactics and maintaining institutional safety and security.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of the Louisiana State Government.

• Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

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

Compensation

• The Probation and Parole Officer 1-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,872.00 Bi-weekly.
• The Probation and Parole Officer 2-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $2,003.20 Bi-weekly.
• The Probation and Parole Officer 3-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $2,213.60 Bi-weekly.

Other Important Information

• This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• 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.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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 more information about this vacancy, contact:
Brittany Decook
Division of Adult Probation and Parole
P.O. Box 94304
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9304
[e-mail]