Probation And Parole District Manager A- Adult

Four 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

Three years 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.

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

Job Duties:

• Directs and coordinates activities of P&P staff in the delivery of services entailing release intensive probation supervision intensive incarceration/intensive parole program sheriffs maintenance program highly sensitive and complex criminal justice investigations for various decision makers in the Criminal Justice system including Judges Board of Pardons and Parole Governors Office and Interstate Compact etc.

• Formulates policies and procedures at the district level. Disseminates and interprets policies procedures and legislation affecting district office activities. Contributes input and information to the Division and Department in regard to the formulation of procedure and policy.

• Maintains contact and collaborates with Sheriffs Chiefs of Police District Attorneys Directors of treatment facilities and a variety of other officials and administrators serving as liaison in the resolution of problems coordination of services and development of mutual areas of support. Provides testimony before legislative committees when requested.

• Delegates work assignments to include the assignment and distribution of caseloads investigations and special work assignments to district staff. This includes the development and monitoring of systems and procedures that ensure equitable distribution of work load and optimum use of resources.

• Audits and reviews the work of the district staff. Holds regular staff meetings conferences etc. to discuss issues regarding new and changing policies legislative changes court decisions etc.

• Interviews screens and approves hiring of all new district personnel. Interviews screens and approves promotions of current district personnel.

• Completes employee performance evaluations and counsels staff regarding performance problems.

• Establishes employee work schedules. Reviews and approves leave requests. Reviews and approves time and attendance sheets for all employees.

• Develops directs coordinates and delegates the orientation and training of personnel in the accomplishment of agency objectives.

• Recommends disciplinary actions and serves as hearing officer for disciplinary hearings employee grievances and citizen complaints.

• Administers coordinates delegates and conducts activities relating to the violation process including the arrest and transportation of violators and the conducting of preliminary probable cause hearings.

• Responsible for the determination of personnel supply and equipment requirements of the District office through the direction of subordinate supervisors in the maintenance of statistical data inventory control and the budgetary process. Assigns state vehicles and other equipment.

• Responsible for speaking to civic groups schools governmental boards and commissions and other interested parties to explain the Divisions programs and objectives.

• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Supervise P&P Officers P&P Specialist P&P Supervisors and Administrative Program Manager.

Appointment Type: Promotion of a permanent classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

• The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted or may be required to accept a probational appointment.

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 andNOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

• 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.

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.

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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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Laura Guillory

Probation & Parole Human Resources Department

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