PROBATION AND PAROLE SPECIALIST - ADULT at State of Louisiana, LA
State of Louisiana, LA · Donaldsonville, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Donaldsonville
About the Department
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
Division of Probation & Parole – Adult
Donaldsonville, Louisiana
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.
Position Duties
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
OR
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.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
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.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.
Minimum Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Other Qualifications
Job Duties:
Conducts high-risk offender investigations and intensive supervision, including violent offenders, sex offenders, gang members, and medically contagious offenders, while ensuring legal compliance, administering drug tests, and coordinating community service activities.
Provides leadership and functional supervision to Probation and Parole Officers, guiding field operations, crisis interventions, arrests, transportation, training, and unit oversight in the supervisor’s absence.
Supports and monitors correctional and community-based programs, including sheriff’s maintenance, work release, residential facilities, IMPACT programs, and CRC operations through audits, disciplinary hearings, and contract-compliance reviews.
Delivers and coordinates specialized tactical and defensive training, including PPCT decisions, firearms instruction, pre-academy requirements, POST academy classes, and collaboration with external agencies for advanced tactical preparation.
Ensures agency-wide compliance with ACA standards, conducting audits of jail facilities, performing structured evaluations, and maintaining required procedures, timelines, and documentation across major activities.
Provides programmatic leadership and statewide support, helping develop objectives, evaluate strategies, recommend policy changes, assist private providers, and collaborate closely with officers, supervisors, program managers, and administrative leaders.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)
- 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.
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $30.57 per hour.
Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
Other Important Information:
Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
- This is a 24 hour facility.
- Applicants may be required to work shift work.
- This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Laura Guillory
Probation & Parole Human Resources Department
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