PROBATION AND PAROLE SPECIALIST - ADULT

Promotional Opportunity at Louisiana Department of Corrections

The Louisiana Department of Corrections, Division of Probation & Parole – Adult, is offering a promotional opportunity for current 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:

• Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
• 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.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Minimum qualifications include 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, six years of full-time experience in any field, or a bachelor's degree. Experience substitution is available for college credits. Necessary special requirements include a current Louisiana driver's license, active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification, and the ability to handle and carry firearms.

Job duties include conducting investigations of persons who represent a high degree of concern for public safety and welfare of the community, ensuring sex offender compliance with sex offender laws and requirements, administering drug tests, coordinating and supervising community service work performed by parolees, and working cases in the sheriffs' maintenance programs, work release programs, and community residential programs.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.