Probation And Parole Regional Administrator--Adult

State of Louisiana • Monroe, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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 the administration of Region 1 within the Division of Probation and Parole. Region 1 includes six district offices which delivers probation and parole supervision and investigative services at the parish level.

Requirements

• Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above in probation or parole: Five 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 bachelor's degree OR Four years 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the activities of a professional staff of Probation and Parole District Managers.
• Responsible for all aspects of personnel management with a region: reviewing and concurring on hiring within the districts, selecting personnel for promotions to the District Manager position subject to the review and approval of superiors, disciplinary actions, conducting disciplinary and grievance hearings and internal affairs investigations, training and staff development.
• Assists the Probation and parole Director in the formulation of division policies and procedures, in all areas of planning, program implementation, achievement of objectives, disseminates and interprets policies, procedures, court decisions and legislation affecting division activities.
• Administers special projects as delegated by the Director.
• May serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Director and Deputy Director.
• Conducts a variety of reviews and audits to ensure that all supervision, investigative and personnel management activities are consistent with applicable regulations and laws including review of large fiscal accounts comprised of victim’s restitution, supervision fees and other criminal justice funds.
• Manages a regional cost center authorizing purchases, monitoring budget compliance.
• Determines the personnel, supply, facility and equipment requirements of the region through the direction of subordinate administrators in inventory control and the budgetary process.
• Maintains contact and collaborates with a large variety of public officials both elected and appointed, heads of governmental agencies and state and local organizations involved in criminal justice concerns, serving as a liaison in the resolution of problems, coordination of services and developing mutual areas of support.
• This includes testimony before legislative committees and a full range of public relation activities regarding the Department’s and Division’s goals and objectives.
• Monitors and provides administrative direction to subordinate managers in regard to a variety of special community based programs, i.e. work release, community residential centers, sheriff’s maintenance programs, intensive probation program and intensive incarceration/intensive parole programs, House Arrest and Electronic Surveillance.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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