Probation And Parole Officer 1 2 Or 3 - Adult
Probation And Parole Officer 1 2 Or 3 - Adult
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Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
Corrections ServicesDivision of Probation & Parole Adult
DONALDSONVILLE DISTRICT
Donaldsonville Louisiana
DETAIL The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT This position may be filled by temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment should a permanent position become available the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:- Focusing on Customers:The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
- 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.
- Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas manipulate ideas and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
- No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
- Any qualifyingexperiencethat is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
- Failure to provide your qualifying workexperiencemay result in your application not being considered.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete*
As part of a Career Progression Group this vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Probation and Parole Officer 1 2 or 3Adult depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the Probation and Parole Officer 3Adult is $92851 annually. Please refer to the Job Specifications tab located at the top of the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Special Entrance Rates:
The Probation and Parole Officer 1Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $1701.60 Biweekly.
TheProbation and Parole Officer 2Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $1820.80 Biweekly.
The Probation and Parole Officer 3Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $2012.00 Biweekly.
This position may be filled as a Job Appointment based on this job posting. In the event funds become available for a permanent position within one year the employee may be converted to a Probation Appointment.
>>>> An attached resume will not replace a completed application. <<<<
****REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. Failure to provide your qualifying workexperience may result in your application not being considered.****
Any degree certificate special license or DD214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
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 nonmerit factor including disability.
DISQUALIFICATION:
While we encourage all interested applicants to apply please be aware that there are various reasons that your application may be disqualified from consideration including but not limited to:- Failure to fully complete the education and work experience sections of the application; (Please note for the education section that the semester area refers to the # of credit HOURS and not the # of semesters you completed)
- Submission of a resume and/orpaper application in lieu of the online application. Information on the resume will not substituteand must also be included on the actual job application in order to be considered.
- Failure to submit an equivalency evaluation statement for an international degree by the closing of this announcement
For more information about this vacancy contact:
Zoei Sonnier
Division of Probation and Parole/Adult
P.O. Box 94304
Baton Rouge LAMinimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement; OR
Six years of fulltime experience in any field; OR
A bachelors 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 fulltime 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.
Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To supervise and investigate adult criminal offenders through the provision of probation parole and pardon.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct from a Probation and Parole SupervisorAdult or a higher level Probation and Parole Adult manager or administrator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSC) Corrections Services Division of Probation and ParoleAdult.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Probation and Parole Officer 2Adult by the absence of experienced level probation and parole responsibilities.Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Supervise felons and misdemeanants through counseling and referrals to community resources on social adjustment problems.
Enforces conditions of supervision and performs all aspects of the violation process under close supervision.
Conducts criminal justice social background investigations of offenders and makes recommendations for the various decision makers in the criminal justice system (e. g. courts parole board pardon board the Office of the Governor etc..
Conducts arrests transports violators prepares reports to courts and parole board and attends and participates in probable cause and revocation hearings.
Investigates and determines amounts of victims restitution sets payment schedules and collects and disburses victims restitution supervision fees fines court costs and other criminal justice monies.
Places offenders in appropriate drug treatment vocational rehabilitation or mental health programs; assists them in obtaining emergency financial aid and support and provides crisis intervention services.
Conduct all activities in compliance with the American Correctional Association (ACA) standards which set specific time constraints requirements and regimen for all major activities.
Administer drug tests by obtaining urine samples and evaluating results.
Assist in conducting jail operation audits on facilities housing DPSC inmates.
Make decisions regarding the application of the Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) defensive tactics system to include impact weapons.
Supervises and directs discretionary community service work performed by parolees.
Perform contract compliance audits for Community Rehabilitation Centers (CRC).
Conduct disciplinary hearings for adult inmates in CRCs.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Conditional
