PROBATION AND PAROLE SPECIALIST - ADULT

About This Job Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services Division of Probation & Parole – Adult

NATCHITOCHES DISTRICT

Natchitoches, 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 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 Possess The Following Competencies: Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies. Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges. 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: Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement Three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply) Six years of full-time experience in any field A bachelor's 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 master’s 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 driver's 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. Works cases in the sheriffs' maintenance programs, work release programs, and community residential programs (half-way houses). Conducts support activities for the department's 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. Work Environment Employee will work with Probation & Parole Officers, Probation & Parole Program Managers, Probation & Parole Supervisors, and Probation & Parole District Managers 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 $30.57 per hour. 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. For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact Laura Guillory Probation & Parole Human Resources Department DOC_P&View email address on click.appcast.io Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others 01 Are you currently a permanent classified employee of the Department of Corrections/Corrections Services (Adult DOC)? Yes No 02 Are you currently Louisiana POST certified? 03 Do you have willingness and ability to handle and carry firearms? Yes No 04 Have you reached your eighteenth birthday at the time of application? Yes No 05 Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or felony or under indictment of a felony charge? Yes No 06 Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? Yes No 07 If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A. 08 Do you possess a High School diploma or GED equivalency? Yes No 09 DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance? I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback. I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations. I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally. I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability. 10 DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. 11 FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work? I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes. I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently. I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures. I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience. 12 FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. 13 SP: Solving Problems - How do you approach challenges and work toward effective solutions? I focus on surface issues, miss root causes, or struggle to follow through on solutions. I gather some information, but my solutions may not be fully thought through or feasible. I analyze problems thoroughly, identify root causes, and follow through with realistic, adaptable solutions. I anticipate and solve complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and improve systems based on outcomes and feedback. 14 SP: Solving Problems - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. Required Question 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Louisiana