Probation And Parole Program Manager- Adult

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections

Corrections Services

Division of Probation & Parole Adult

Shreveport LA

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 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.

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:

Make recommendations for state contract provisions regarding return of warrant cases to Louisiana. Respond to any unusual occurrences which may take place in the state regarding probationers and parolees after hours and weekends.

Develop systems and procedures to ensure equitable distribution of workload and optimum use of personnel.

Reviews analyzes and determines requirements for investigative and supervisory assistance on all interstate and intrastate correspondence and sends recommendations for appropriate action by districts or headquarters administrators.

Provide supervision and direction to subordinate staff.

Maintains contact with Interstate Compact offices regarding status of all probationers and parolees supervised under Interstate Compact Agreements and takes appropriate action when needed.

Review all actions of district offices regarding parolees preliminary hearings and activity reports for legal and factual correctness.

Responds to inquiries to headquarters office and takes appropriate action which includes making proper referrals or disseminations of related information.

Provides input related to interpretation of policies procedures and directives.

Assists in maintaining accuracy of officers manuals; works on special projects as delegated by the director.

Assist in administering the National Crime Information Control (NCIC) program for the division.

Assist in reviewing and evaluating program effectiveness.

Serve as liaison to the Parole Board to provide procedural guidance and to represent the director and field offices concerning recommendations for board actions on violations and other matters pertaining to parolees and potential parolees.

Screen DPSC inmates for potential placement in selected sheriffs work release programs.

Ensures that Division of Louisiana Probation and Parole complies with all requirements of the Interstate

Position-Specific Details:

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.

Compensation:This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $33.78 per hour.

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.

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.
• 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.
• This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available click HERE.

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:

Laura Guillory

Probation & Parole Human Resources Department

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