PROBATION AND PAROLE SPECIALIST - ADULT

State of Louisiana•Port Allen, LA

48d•$31

About The Position

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 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: Championing Continuous Improvement: The ability to systematically drive or promote continuous improvement. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value. Managing Systems: The ability to predict and manage the effects of actions on interrelated or interacting components of a team, department, or organization. Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.

Requirements

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: 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
One year 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.

Responsibilities

Conducts investigations of persons who represent a high degree of concern for public safety and welfare of the community, including offenders with a verified history of violent behavior or who represent the greatest degree of danger to the community, as well as providing intensive supervision to high profile cases such as those involving sex offenders, organized gang members, contagious offenders (e. g., HIV and Hepatitis B).
Ensures sex offender compliance with sex offender laws and requirements. Administer drug tests by obtaining urine samples and evaluating results. Coordinates and supervises community service work performed by parolees.
May exercise functional supervision over Probation and Parole Officers 1, 2 and 3?Adult as deemed necessary (e.g. in conducting probation and parole preliminary (violation) hearings; in certain field situations such as arrest and transportation of certain offenders and in certain crisis intervention situations that have been determined to possess a high degree of potential danger; by planning and monitoring field training experiences including orientation and introduction to community resources, law enforcement, and other governmental agencies in the community, etc.)
Serves as leader over a unit of Probation and Parole Officers 1, 2 and 3--Adult in absence of the Probation and Parole Supervisor? Adult as delegated by the Probation and Parole District Manager-Adult.
Works cases in the sheriffs' maintenance programs, work release programs, and community residential programs (half-way houses)
Conducts support activities for the department's Intensive Motivational Program Alternative Correctional Treatment (IMPACT).
Conduct all activities in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards which set specific time constraints, requirements, and regimen for all major activities.
Assist in conducting jail operation audits on facilities housing DPSC inmates. Conduct disciplinary hearings for adult inmates in CRCs.
Make decisions regarding the application of the Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) defensive tactics system to include impact weapons.
Perform contract compliance audits for Community Rehabilitation Centers (CRC).
Assist the Probation and Parole Program Manager--Adult in coordinating instructors for P.O.S.T academy classes plus in-service training.
Schedules and conducts pre-academy firearms requirements. Conduct firearm and defensive tactics in the P.O.S.T academy and in-service training classes.
Coordinates and evaluates tactical training, and works with outside agencies for instructors and training facilities.
Provides a broad range of programmatic support for the Probation and Parole Program Manager? Adult or Probation and Parole District Manager-Adult.
Assist in developing program objectives.
Plans, implements and evaluates strategies to meet program goals.
Assists in assessing the statewide program impact and provides recommendations regarding proposed policy.
Provide technical assistance to private providers who operate contracted programs.
Work with Probation and Parole Officer 1, 2, 3, P&P Supervisors, P&P Program Managers Administrative Program Managers.