Parole Officer Jobs

About The Position

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.