PROBATION AND PAROLE SPECIALIST - ADULT

State of Louisiana; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Kenner, LA is seeking a probation/parole officer for adult services. This promotional opportunity is for current LA Department of Corrections employees with permanent status ready to advance.

The role involves supervising and investigating offenders on probation, parole, work releases, community residential centers, or pardons, with public safety as the top priority.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a probation or parole officer, or in counseling, psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or administrative services.
• Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement, or six years in any field, or a bachelor’s degree
• One year plus a master’s degree in counseling/psychology/social work/education/administration or criminal justice field

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations of persons with high risk to public safety and provides intensive supervision to high‑profile cases.
• Ensures compliance with sex offender laws; administers drug tests and coordinates community service work.
• Works cases in sheriff's maintenance, work release, and community residential programs (half-way houses).
• Supports the department's Intensive Motivational Program Alternative Correctional Treatment (IMPACT).
• Complies with ACA standards in major activities and time constraints.
• Conducts jail operation audits and disciplinary hearings for adult inmates in CRCs.

Skills

Driving Results

Following Policies & Procedures

Judgment & Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

Division of Probation & Parole – Adult

Kenner, 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 is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.

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.

Ideal Candidate 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

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:

• 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

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.

Job Duties

• 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, and 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.
• Works cases in the sheriff's 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.

Work Environment

• Employee will work with Probation & Parole Officers, Probation & Parole Program Managers, Probation & Parole Supervisors, and Probation & Parole District Managers.

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 $30.57 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 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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