Probation And Parole Supervisor- Adult

About this Job

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections

Corrections Services

NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT OFFICE

New Orleans 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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

Provide guidance technical assistance and supervision of subordinate personnel to include periodic audits reviews and conferences to insure 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.

Monitors casework activities to insure that subordinates make proper use of community based resources properly enforces general and special conditions; employs counseling and makes sound decisions related to treatment of offenders and violations of conditions.

Conduct new employee orientation and training and in-service training of field personnel journeymen and specialists to assure their continuing development and satisfactory accomplishment of assignments.

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 bases and residential facilities.

Manage various statistical and other administrative functions and special purpose programs and projects as delegated and monitored by the Probation and Parole District Manager-Adult consistent with established office policies and guidelines.

Serve as districts American Correctional Association (ACA) coordinator by maintaining certification.

Assist in conducting jail operation audits on facilities housing DPSC inmates.

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

Coordinate officers activities in regards to the CRCs.

Monitor compliance with districts Sex Offender Program.

Will supervise P&P Officers and P&P Specialists.

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 and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Other Important Information :

This is a 24 hour facility.

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.

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

DOCP&

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

General Counsel,Presentation Skills,Motivational Interviewing,Data Collection,Intake Experience,Interviewing,Law Enforcement,Case Management,Medication Administration,Social Work,Writing Skills,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Conditional

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 5855 - 10144