PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1/2/3-JUVENILE

State of Louisiana • Tallulah, LA

405d • $41,350 - $75,792

About The Position

The Probation and Parole Officer 1/2/3-Juvenile position at the Louisiana Department of State Civil Service involves working directly with law enforcement, juvenile courts, and community resources to supervise and support juveniles under probation or parole. The role includes assessing risk factors, developing treatment plans, and maintaining case records. This position is part of a career progression group, allowing for advancement based on experience and performance.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Willingness and ability to handle and carry firearms.
• Willingness and ability to complete Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum.
• Possession of a valid Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with juvenile offenders or in a related field.
• Knowledge of juvenile justice system and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pre-dispositional investigations and reports for juvenile courts.
• Provide offenders and their families with an understanding of court expectations.
• Collaborate with judges, law enforcement, and community resources to provide services to juveniles.
• Keep the court informed about the progress of juveniles under supervision.
• Maintain case records and data files, updating case activities in the automated system.
• Assess risks and needs of juveniles and develop service plans accordingly.
• Conduct intake screening interviews and prepare recommendations for the district attorney.
• Testify in court hearings on behalf of juveniles and the agency.
• Develop and monitor informal adjustment agreements for juveniles prior to adjudication.
• Serve as a secondary case manager for juveniles in secure facilities.
• Transport youth to and from residential and correctional facilities as needed.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage including health, dental, and vision.
• Paid parental leave of up to six weeks.
• Paid holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Thanksgiving.
• Sick and annual leave that can be accumulated.
• Retirement benefits through various state retirement systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree