PROBATION AND PAROLE PROGRAM MANAGER--ADULT

DOC-Adult Probation & Parole; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Lafayette, LA is seeking a supervisor for probation and parole responsibilities. The role involves supervising and investigating adult offenders on specialized supervision and those released to probation, parole, work releases, or community programs.

Public safety is the primary concern in this work. This position offers a SER of $33.78 per hour with permanent classified status.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as a probation or parole officer, or in counseling, psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or administrative services.
• Three years in corrections or law enforcement, or six years in any field, or a bachelor's degree.
• Experience substitution: 30 semester hours equals one year of experience, up to 120 hours (four years).
• Necessary: Louisiana driver’s license, firearms, POST certification, no DV felony on record.

Responsibilities

• Recruits and coordinates community resources: job training, employers, shelter, clothing, food, mental health and substance abuse programs.
• Plans utilization of district resources and liaises with organizations and agencies.
• Conducts training for Probation and Parole staff on resources; maintains information and serves as Community Resource Coordinator.
• Develops recruitment plans to solicit volunteers and expand community resources; manages interagency programs.
• Acts as liaison to local agencies and monitors service delivery of provided resources.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Building Teams

Communicating Effectively

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

Division of Probation & Parole – Adult

Lafayette, LA

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 position is responsible for supervising and investigating adult criminal offenders who have been determined to need specialized intensive supervision or require special investigative efforts and are on or seeking release to probation, parole, work releases, a community residential center or grant of pardon. Public safety is the utmost concern in the execution of all duties.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Employee will work with Probation & Parole Officers, Probation & Parole Specialist, Probation & Parole Supervisors, Probation & Parole District Managers and Probation & Parole Regional Administrators.

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 $33.78 per hour.

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

Job Duties

• Recruits, develops and coordinates community resources to include job training, potential employers, shelter, clothing, food, mental health and substance abuse programs; performs needs assessments; responds to specific requests from Probation and Parole Officers for emergency services or resources to meet ongoing offender needs. Evaluates the needs of resources within the local district and the Division of Probation and Parole and makes recommendations to the District Administrator and Assistant Director.
• Plans for the utilization of resources within the local district to include direct liaison with private organizations, local faith based groups, potential employers, and governmental agencies. Assists Probation and Parole Officers with utilizing these organizations and explores alternative resources available within the community.
• Conducts training and presentations for the Probation and Parole staff on new resources or changes in existing resources; maintains resources information and activities; and serves as the district’s Community Resource Coordinator within the local district.
• Develops and implements a recruitment plan to solicit volunteers and expand available community resources through public relations activities, to include conducting presentations to departmental staff, community groups, offenders and local citizens. Maintains and implements effective interagency programs, manages and monitors community support and conducts re-evaluations of the effectiveness of community programs.
• Serves as a liaison to local agencies, professional boards, task forces groups, churches and non-profit organizations. Collaborates with other agencies to develop and coordinate resources in order to establish effective working relationships; receives and makes appropriate referrals. Monitors and analyzes the effectiveness of service delivery of department provided resources and maintains a database of resource providers and services.

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.

Contact Information

• For further information about this vacancy, contact:
• Laura Guillory
• Probation & Parole Human Resources Department
• DOC_P&[e-mail]