Probation And Parole Supervisor- Adult

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections

Corrections Services

Donaldsonville Louisiana

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair professional and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity accountability and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.

This position performs responsible supervisory work in the direct supervision of Probation and Parole Officers in the delivery of probation parole pardon and work release services.

Three 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

Two 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:
Provide guidance technical assistance and supervision of subordinate personnel to include periodic audits reviews and conferences to ensure accuracy timeliness legal conformance acceptability of standards and quality of all casework and investigative activities.

Coordinates and supervises a group of Probation and Parole Officers engaged in activities related to the violation process to include planning of arrests transportation of violators coordination of probable cause and revocation hearings.

Assist in the personnel management of the office by participating in the personnel selection process employment background investigations administration of disciplinary actions within a unit documentation of supervisory evaluations and serving as acting manager in the absence of the Probation and Parole District Manager.

Perform special managerial functions which may include but are not limited to assignment of cases investigations intake services and coordination and liaison with criminal justice agencies community service agencies community-based and residential facilities.

Conducts disciplinary hearings for adult inmates housed in Community Rehabilitation Centers (CRC).

Monitor compliance with the districts Sex Offender Program.

Position-Specific Details:

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

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.

Other Important Information:

• 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 is a 24-hour facility.
  • Applicants may be required to work shift work
  • This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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.

• 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.
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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.

Laura Guillory

Probation & Parole Human Resources Department

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