PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1, 2 or 3 - ADULT

State of Louisiana • Thibodaux, LA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Corrections Services is to enhance public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, effective probation/parole supervision, and proven rehabilitative strategies that successfully reintegrate offenders into society, as well as to assist individuals and communities victimized by crime. Goals and priorities are built around the Department’s commitment to public safety and rehabilitation and serve to guide our performance in carrying out our mission. Goals and priorities include: staff and offender safety, provision of basic services, opportunity for change, opportunity for making amends, and reentry. The Probation and Parole Officer is responsible for supervising and investigating criminal offenders through the provision of probation, parole, and pardon assigned to the district office. DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement; OR Three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply); OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.
• 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.
• 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.
• Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise felons and misdemeanants through counseling and referrals to community resources on social adjustment problems.
• Enforces conditions of supervision and performs all aspects of the violation process under close supervision.
• Conducts criminal justice social background investigations of offenders and makes recommendations for the various decision makers in the criminal justice system (e. g., courts, parole board, pardon board, the Office of the Governor, etc.).
• Conducts arrests, transports violators, prepares reports to courts and parole board, and attends and participates in probable cause and revocation hearings.
• Investigate and determine amounts of victims? restitution, sets payment schedules, and collects and disburses victims? restitution, supervision fees, fines, court costs, and other criminal justice monies.
• Places offenders in appropriate drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation, or mental health programs; assists them in obtaining emergency financial aid and support and provides crisis intervention services.
• Conduct all activities in compliance with the American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, which set specific time constraints, requirements, and regimen for all major activities.
• Administer drug tests by obtaining urine samples and evaluating results.
• Assist in conducting jail operation audits on facilities housing DPSC inmates.
• Make decisions regarding the application of the Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) defensive tactics syste,m to include impact weapons.
• Supervises and directs discretionary community service work performed by parolees.
• Perform contract compliance audits for Community Rehabilitation Centers (CRC).
• Conduct disciplinary hearings for adult inmates in CRCs.

Benefits

• a defined benefit pension plan
• health insurance that is also available post retirement
• at least 10 paid holidays
• sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year
• paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week
• a deferred compensation plan
• a flexible benefits plan
• alternate work schedules
• Alternative work schedules, including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level