PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1/2/3-JUVENILE

About this Job

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine your actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Developing Plans: The ability to prioritize tasks and competing demands to create accurate plans.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
• Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with the policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state law.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement; OR

Three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply); OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

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 may require the incumbent to handle and carry firearms.

Willingness and ability to complete the Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Probation and Parole Officer 1

• Monitor youth compliance with court-ordered conditions under direct supervision
• Conduct risk assessments and assist in developing supervision plans
• Perform home and field visits to observe behavior and environment
• Collaborate with families, schools, and service providers to support youth development
• Maintain detailed case documentation and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Independently manage a caseload of youth under community supervision
• Administer evidence-based practices in line with juvenile justice standards
• Recommend interventions, treatment referrals, and community resources
• Participate in court proceedings and provide expert testimony when needed
• Mentor entry-level officers and contribute to team performance initiatives

• Lead complex cases involving high-risk youth
• Develop and implement specialized supervision strategies and treatment plans
• Serve as a liaison between juvenile justice partners and community organizations
• Provide training and technical guidance to junior officers
• Analyze outcomes and contribute to policy and program improvements

Appointment Type: Full-time, probational

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Probation and Parole Officer 1,2, or 3 (Juvenile), depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

• The Probation and Parole Officer 1 Juvenile has a SER of $1,590.40 Biweekly.
• The Probation and Parole Officer 2 Juvenile has a SER of $1,701.60 Biweekly.
• The Probation and Parole Officer 3 Juvenile has a SER of $2,084.80 Biweekly.

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.