Senior Probation & Parole Investigator

Nunez Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Baton Rouge seeks a promotional Probation & Parole Officer to supervise and investigate adult offenders as they transition to probation, parole, work releases, or community centers. The role emphasizes public safety and compliant practice.

The ideal candidate will have the experience requirements and possess POST certification, a valid LA driver’s license, and ability to carry firearms.

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; 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Driving Results

Following Policies

Judgment under pressure

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Baton Rouge seeks a promotional Probation & Parole Officer to supervise and investigate adult offenders as they transition to probation, parole, work releases, or community centers. The role emphasizes public safety and compliant practice.

The ideal candidate will have the experience requirements and possess POST certification, a valid LA driver’s license, and ability to carry firearms.