PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1 / 2 / 3-JUVENILE-TACTICAL

PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1 / 2 / 3-JUVENILE-TACTICAL

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PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1 / 2 / 3-JUVENILE-TACTICAL

Salary

$3,445.87 - $6,316.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

403FO1-214808-GOL

Department

Office of Juvenile Justice

Opening Date

11 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date

11 / 19 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

Benefits

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About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

New Orleans Regional Office

2550 Belle Chasse Highway, 3rd Floor, Suite 3, Gretna, LA 70053

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking dedicated and empathetic individuals to join our team as Probation and Parole Officer-Juvenile. This role plays a critical part in promoting public safety, reducing recidivism, and supporting the successful rehabilitation of justice-involved youth through professional supervision, guidance, and intervention strategies.

This position is responsible for collaborating closely with judges, law enforcement agencies, and community-based organizations to provide services and supervision for juveniles.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES :

Building and Supporting Teams : The ability to combine your actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

Communicating Effectively : The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

Developing Plans : The ability to prioritize tasks and competing demands to create accurate plans.

Focusing on Customers : The ability to serve the needs of those who support and / or rely on the services provided.

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

Adapting to Change : The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.

Following Policies and Procedures : The ability to comply with the policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state law.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement; OR

Three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply); OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

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 may require the incumbent to handle and carry firearms.

Willingness and ability to complete the Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties :

Probation and Parole Officer 1

Monitor youth compliance with court-ordered conditions under direct supervision

Conduct risk assessments and assist in developing supervision plans

Perform home and field visits to observe behavior and environment

Collaborate with families, schools, and service providers to support youth development

Maintain detailed case documentation and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders

Probation and Parole Officer 2

Independently manage a caseload of youth under community supervision

Administer evidence-based practices in line with juvenile justice standards

Recommend interventions, treatment referrals, and community resources

Participate in court proceedings and provide expert testimony when needed

Mentor entry-level officers and contribute to team performance initiatives

Probation and Parole Officer 3

Lead complex cases involving high-risk youth

Develop and implement specialized supervision strategies and treatment plans

Serve as a liaison between juvenile justice partners and community organizations

Provide training and technical guidance to junior officers

Analyze outcomes and contribute to policy and program improvements

Position-Specific Details :

Work Location : This vacancy is located at the New Orleans Regional Office in New Orleans, Louisiana

Appointment Type : Full-time, Probational

Career Progression : This position may be filled as a Probation and Parole Officer 1,2, or 3 (Juvenile), depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Compensation : These positions have aSpecial Entrance Rate (SER) at each level.

The Probation and Parole Officer 1 Juvenile has a SER of $1,590.40 Biweekly.

The Probation and Parole Officer 2 Juvenile has a SER of $1,701.60 Biweekly.

The Probation and Parole Officer 3 Juvenile has a SER of $2,084.80 Biweekly.

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).

The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.

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.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience / education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact :

Garilyn London

OJJ / Human Resources

Garilyn.London@la.gov

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to theLouisiana Employment Resource Guide () .

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE : Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program :

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year :

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

Mardi Gras,

Good Friday,

Memorial Day,

Independence Day,

Labor Day,

Veteran's Day,

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to) :

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video () to give you more detailed information about their system

Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Are you a current employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice?

Yes

No

02

Have you ever been 1) convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, 2) are currently under indictment of a felony charge or 3) have been on probation or sentenced to jail / prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

Yes

No

03

If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N / A.

04

Do you have willingness and ability to handle and carry firearms?

Yes

No

05

Do you have the willingness and ability to complete Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum?

Yes

No

06

Rate your ability to adapt to change based on our definition : The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.

1= I have no experience and / or am uncomfortable adapting to change

2= I have limited experience or require assistance to adapt to change

3= I can adapt to change

4= I can adapt to change and help others improve their ability to adapt to change

07

Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

08

Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition : The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

1= I have no experience and / or am uncomfortable communicating effectively

2= I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively

3= I can communicate effectively

4= I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication

09

Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

10

Rate your ability to develop plans based on our definition : The ability to prioritize tasks and competing demands to create accurate plans.

1= I have no experience and / or am uncomfortable developing plans

2= I have limited experience or require assistance to develop plans

3= I can develop plans

4= I can develop plans and help others improve their ability to develop plans

11

Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

12

Rate your ability to focus on customers based on our definition : The ability to serve the needs of those who support and / or rely on the services provided.

1= I have no experience and / or am uncomfortable focusing on customers

2= I have limited experience or require assistance to focus on customers

3= I can focus on customers

4= I can focus on customers and help others improve their ability to focus on customers

13

Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

14

Rate your ability to follow policies and procedures based on our definition : 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.

1= I have no experience and / or am uncomfortable following policies and procedures

2= I have limited experience or require assistance to follow policies and procedures

3= I can follow policies and procedures

4= I can follow policies and procedures and help others improve their ability to follow policies and procedures

15

Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

16

Have you ever been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c)?

Yes

No

17

If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT : I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.

Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.

No. Do not contact my employers, past or present.

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

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