Probation And Parole Specialist - Adult

State of Louisiana•Covington, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Division of Probation & Parole – Adult, is hiring a Probation And Parole Specialist for the Covington District in Covington, Louisiana. This is a promotional opportunity for current Louisiana Department of Corrections employees with permanent status. The role supervises and investigates adult criminal offenders who require specialized intensive supervision or special investigative efforts, including people on or seeking release to probation, parole, work release, a community residential center, or pardon. Public safety is the foremost concern in carrying out the position’s duties. The specialist investigates people considered a high concern for public safety and community welfare, including offenders with histories of violent behavior and cases involving sex offenders, organized gang members, and offenders with contagious conditions. The role also supports intensive supervision and department programs, administers drug tests, coordinates community service, and conducts audits and disciplinary hearings. Work is carried out in accordance with American Correctional Association standards. The position has a special entrance rate of $30.57 per hour. It is an appointment by promotion of a permanent, classified employee of Louisiana DPS&C – Corrections Services (Adult DOC). The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail before permanent promotion or accept a probational appointment. The facility operates 24 hours a day, and shift work may be required. The employee works with probation and parole officers, program managers, supervisors, and district managers.

Requirements

Current permanent status as an employee of the Louisiana Department of Corrections for this promotional opportunity.
One of the following qualification pathways: two years of experience as a probation or parole officer, or in counseling, psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or administrative services, plus three years of corrections or law enforcement experience; three years of continuous active military duty; six years of full-time experience in any field; or a bachelor’s degree.
Alternatively, 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.
Possess a current Louisiana driver’s license.
Possess an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
Be able to handle and carry firearms; the position requires this.
Applicants with a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence conviction, a felony conviction, or a pending felony indictment are disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
Provide official documentation verifying any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 before hire.
Provide transcripts to verify qualifying experience based on college credit or hours.
Include relevant, detailed experience and education in the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.
Demonstrate the competencies of driving results, following policies and procedures, and making accurate judgments.

Responsibilities

Investigate people considered a high concern for public safety and community welfare, including offenders with verified histories of violent behavior or who present a high degree of danger to the community.
Provide intensive supervision to high-profile cases, including cases involving sex offenders, organized gang members, and offenders with contagious conditions such as HIV and Hepatitis B.
Ensure sex offenders comply with applicable laws and requirements.
Administer drug tests by obtaining urine samples and evaluating results.
Coordinate and supervise community service performed by parolees.
Work cases in sheriffs’ maintenance programs, work release programs, and community residential programs, including halfway houses.
Conduct support activities for the department’s Intensive Motivational Program Alternative Correctional Treatment (IMPACT).
Conduct activities in compliance with American Correctional Association standards and their time constraints, requirements, and regimens.
Assist with jail operation audits at facilities housing DPSC inmates.
Conduct disciplinary hearings for adult inmates in community residential centers.