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PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1/2/3-JUVENILE-TACTICAL
Office of Juvenile Justice —New Orleans, LA
- $3,445.87 - $6,316.27 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- Military
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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PROBATION AND PAROLE SPECIALIST - ADULT
DOC-Adult Probation & Parole —New Orleans, LA
- $30.57 an hour
- Military
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
5d
PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1, 2, OR 3
DOC-Adult Probation & Parole —New Orleans, LA
- $3,744 a month
- Military
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
JUVENILE REENTRY SUPPORT SPECIALIST (CLASS CODE 6024)
City of New Orleans —New Orleans, LA
- $45,169 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Case management
Part Time Case Manager Immigration - as needed
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- $21.08 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Customer service
- 5 years
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Office of Juvenile Justice —New Orleans, LA
Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license. Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of…
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City of New Orleans —New Orleans, LA
IMPORTANT: Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination…
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PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1/2/3-JUVENILE-TACTICAL

Office of Juvenile Justice -
New Orleans, LA

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Job Details

Full-time
$3,445.87 - $6,316.27 a month
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Parental leave

Qualifications

Driver's License
Basic firearms training

Full Job Description

Salary

$3,445.87 - $6,316.27 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

403FO1-224657-GOL

Department

Office of Juvenile Justice

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/17/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

New Orleans Metro Regional Office

2550 Belle Chasse Highway, 3rd Floor\Suite 3, Gretna, LA 70053

https://ojj.la.gov/location/new-orleans-metro-region

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking dedicated and empathetic individuals to join our team as Probation and Parole Officer-Juvenile. This role plays a critical part in promoting public safety, reducing recidivism, and supporting the successful rehabilitation of justice-involved youth through professional supervision, guidance, and intervention strategies. This position is responsible for collaborating closely with judges, law enforcement agencies, and community-based organizations to provide services and supervision for juveniles.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Communicating Effectively: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.
Demonstrating Accountability: Owns results, meets standards, and responds to feedback professionally.
Making Accurate Judgments: Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions using available info, context, and trade-offs.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.
Adapting to Change: Adjusts quickly and stays effective during change.

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:

Coordinate services, programs, and community resources for adjudicated and at-risk youth across a multi-parish region.
Complete risk and needs assessments (including SAVRY) to guide service planning and supervision levels.
Maintain regular contact with youth, families, and providers to monitor progress and adjust service plans.
Serve as secondary case manager for youth in secure care to ensure continuity of services.
Prepare and submit Individual Service Plans, social histories, investigations, and court-ordered reports.
Schedule evaluations, gather referral documents, and coordinate placement packets for residential programs.
Prepare FAST forms to determine Medicaid/IV-E eligibility and parental cost-of-care contributions.
Participate in case staffings, court reviews, and testify on youth progress and placement needs.
Monitor residential and community-based programs for compliance; assist with audits.
Maintain case records, narrative entries, and data in the agency’s automated system.
At the PPO 3 level: mentor PPO 1/2 staff, assist supervisors with assignments, and serve as a lead worker.
Transport youth to and from placements and assist with emergency situations as needed.
Coordinate Interstate Compact cases and collaborate with courts and social service agencies.

Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located at the New Orleans Regional Office in New Orleans, Louisiana

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.

Compensation: These positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level.

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.

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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.

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
[email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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