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Probation And Parole Officer 1/2/3-Juvenile

State of Louisiana•Monroe, LA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is hiring a Probation and Parole Officer–Juvenile for its Monroe Regional Office in Monroe, Louisiana. The role supports OJJ’s mission to protect communities and help justice-involved youth build safer, more successful futures. The officer promotes public safety, reduces recidivism, and supports rehabilitation through professional supervision, engagement, and evidence-based interventions. The position may be filled at level 1, 2, or 3 depending on the selected applicant’s experience. The position is full-time and probational. It may involve handling and carrying firearms. The selected applicant must pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana driver’s license, and clear a background check. Applicants must authorize reference checks with prior employers under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

Requirements

  • Meet one of the following minimum qualifications: three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement; three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply); six years of full-time experience in any field; or a bachelor’s degree.
  • For the six-year work-experience qualification, each 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours and four years.
  • Possess a current, valid Louisiana driver’s license.
  • Be willing and able to complete the Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum.
  • Applicants convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or under indictment on a felony charge, are disqualified until legally relieved of the resulting disabilities.
  • The incumbent must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1(c).
  • The selected applicant must pass a drug screening test and clear a background check.
  • Applicants must authorize the OJJ Human Resources Office to contact prior employers for reference checks under PREA.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and supervise youth under court-ordered community supervision to promote compliance and positive behavior.
  • Conduct risk and needs assessments to determine appropriate supervision levels, interventions, and service plans.
  • Perform home, school, field, and community visits to assess progress and monitor youth development.
  • Collaborate with families, schools, courts, and service providers to support rehabilitation and successful outcomes.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized supervision and treatment plans.
  • Connect youth and families with community resources, treatment services, and support programs.
  • Maintain detailed case files, documentation, reports, and records in accordance with agency requirements.
  • Participate in court proceedings, prepare case summaries, and provide testimony when required.
  • Respond to crisis situations, address compliance concerns, and recommend appropriate interventions.
  • At higher levels, provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to staff and assist with program improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Special Entrance Rate: Probation and Parole Officer 1 Juvenile: $1,590.40 biweekly.
  • Special Entrance Rate: Probation and Parole Officer 2 Juvenile: $1,701.60 biweekly.
  • Special Entrance Rate: Probation and Parole Officer 3 Juvenile: $2,084.80 biweekly.

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