PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1, 2 or 3 - ADULT
PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1, 2 or 3 - ADULT
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About this Job
- AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
Corrections ServicesDivision of Probation & Parole Adult
WEST BATON ROUGE DISTRICT
Port Allen Louisiana
Our Mission
The mission of Corrections Services is to enhance public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders effective probation/parole supervision and proven rehabilitative strategies that successfully reintegrate offenders into society as well as to assist individuals and communities victimized by crime. Goals and priorities are built around the Departments commitment to public safety and rehabilitation and serve to guide our performance in carrying out our mission. Goals and priorities include: staff and offender safety provision of basic services opportunity for change opportunity for making amends and reentry.
The Probation and Parole Officeris responsible for supervising and investigating criminal offenders through the provision of probation parole and pardon assigned to the district office.
- 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.
Why work for DOC
- Culture:DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs creating a sense of community prioritizing internal promotional opportunities clear communication and professional development.
- Growth:Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
- Benefits:DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan health insurance that is also available post retirement at least 10 paid holidays sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week a deferred compensation plan a flexible benefits plan alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
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 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 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.
Willingness and ability to attain a 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 foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- 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.
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotion of a permanent classified employee of the Louisiana State Government.
- Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
- An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
- This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a 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.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Probation and Parole Officer 1 2 or 3 dependingon the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Special Entrance Rates:
The Probation and Parole Officer 1-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $1872.00 Bi-weekly.TheProbation and Parole Officer 2-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $2003.20 Bi-weekly.The Probation and Parole Officer 3-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $2213.60 Bi-weekly.
Other Important Information:- This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
- 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.
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).Resumes will not beaccepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available clickHERE.Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies for this posting will be interviewed. The hiring 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.
For more information about this vacancy contact:
Laura Guillory
Division of Probation and Parole/Adult
P.O. Box 94304
Baton Rouge LA 70804-9304
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Conditional
