Probation And Parole Specialist - Adult
Probation And Parole Specialist - Adult
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Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections
Corrections Services
AMITE DISTRICT OFFICE
Amite Louisiana
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 POSESS 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.
This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $27.79 per hour.
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
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 SupervisorAdult 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.
THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED BY DETAIL
OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF
LA DPS&C CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC
This position may be filled as:
- PROMOTION: This position may be filled as a detail. Should the position become available the employee may be permanently promoted to this position.
- No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
- 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.
- Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.
- 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.
REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT.
- Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process should you be selected.
- 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.
- This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
- To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available clickHERE.
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:
Zoei Sonnier
Probation and Parole Human Resources Department
Ph:
Fax:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Conditional
