Probation And Parole Specialist Adult

About this Job

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections

Corrections Services

of Probation & Parole Adult

Port Allen Louisiana

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.

An ideal candidate should possess 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.

Minimum 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 :

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 bachelors 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 masters 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 drivers license.

This position requires the incumbent to handle and carry firearms.

Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

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 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 3Adult 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 departments 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.

Work with Probation and Parole Officer 1 2 3 P&P Supervisors P&P Program Managers Administrative Program Managers.

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type : Promotional for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status

Compensation : This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $30.57 per hour.

Note regarding the advertised pay range : The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

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

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.

How to Apply :

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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. 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.

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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Required Experience :

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Key Skills

General Counsel,Presentation Skills,Motivational Interviewing,Data Collection,Intake Experience,Interviewing,Law Enforcement,Case Management,Medication Administration,Social Work,Writing Skills,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Conditional

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 5298 - 8859