PROBATION AND PAROLE SPECIALIST - ADULT

Louisiana; Amite City (LA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections is seeking a dedicated individual to supervise and investigate adult offenders who require specialized attention. This position offers an opportunity to ensure public safety by managing high-profile cases and coordinating community service efforts. Candidates must possess relevant experience, hold a current Louisiana driver's license, and be certified by POST. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a probation or parole officer, or similar.
• Experience in corrections or law enforcement emphasized.
• Possession of active POST certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Investigate adult criminal offenders requiring specialized supervision.
• Conduct drug tests and supervise community service work.
• Lead Probation and Parole Officers in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Policy Compliance

Resource Management

Systems Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

AMITE DISTRICT OFFICE

Amite, Louisiana

• 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 POSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Championing Continuous Improvement:The ability to systematically drive or promote continuous improvement.
• Following Policies and Procedures:The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Managing Resources:The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
• Managing Systems:The ability to predict and manage the effects of actions on interrelated or interacting components of a team, department, or organization.

• Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.

This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $27.79 per hour.

Two 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

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

• Conducts investigations of persons who represent a high degree of concern for public safety and welfare of the community, including offenders with a verified history of violent behavior or who represent the greatest degree of danger to the community, as well as providing intensive supervision to high profile cases such as those involving sex offenders, organized gang members, contagious offenders (e. g., HIV and Hepatitis B).
  
  Ensures sex offender compliance with sex offender laws and requirements. Administer drug tests by obtaining urine samples and evaluating results. Coordinates and supervises community service work performed by parolees.
  
  May exercise functional supervision over Probation and Parole Officers 1, 2 and 3?Adult as deemed necessary (e.g. in conducting probation and parole preliminary (violation) hearings; in certain field situations such as arrest and transportation of certain offenders and in certain crisis intervention situations that have been determined to possess a high degree of potential danger; by planning and monitoring field training experiences including orientation and introduction to community resources, law enforcement, and other governmental agencies in the community, etc.)
  
  Serves as leader over a unit of Probation and Parole Officers 1, 2 and 3--Adult in absence of the Probation and Parole Supervisor?Adult as delegated by the Probation and Parole District Manager-Adult.
  
  Works cases in the sheriffs' maintenance programs, work release programs, and community residential programs (half-way houses).
  
  Conducts support activities for the department's Intensive Motivational Program Alternative Correctional Treatment (IMPACT).
  
  Conduct all activities in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards which set specific time constraints, requirements, and regimen for all major activities.
  
  Assist in conducting jail operation audits on facilities housing DPSC inmates. Conduct disciplinary hearings for adult inmates in CRCs.
  
  Make decisions regarding the application of the Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) defensive tactics system to include impact weapons.
  
  Perform contract compliance audits for Community Rehabilitation Centers (CRC).
  
  Assist the Probation and Parole Program Manager--Adult in coordinating instructors for P.O.S.T academy classes plus in-service training.
  
  Schedules and conducts pre-academy firearms requirements. Conduct firearm and defensive tactics in the P.O.S.T academy and in-service training classes.
  
  Coordinates and evaluates tactical training, and works with outside agencies for instructors and training facilities.
  
  Provides a broad range of programmatic support for the Probation and Parole Program Manager Adult or Probation and Parole District Manager-Adult.
  
  Assist in developing program objectives.
  
  Plans, implements and evaluates strategies to meet program goals.
  
  Assists in assessing the statewide program impact and provides recommendations regarding proposed policy.
  
  Provide technical assistance to private providers who operate contracted programs.

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED BY DETAIL

OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF

LA DPS&C – CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC

This position may be filled as:

• PROMOTION: This position may be filled as a detail. Should the position become available, the employee may be permanently promoted to this position.

Exams and License Requirements

• No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• 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.

Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.

• To apply for this vacancy , click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT.

• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
• Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
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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:

Zoei Sonnier

Probation and Parole Human Resources Department

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