Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
Division of Probation & Parole – Adult
NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT
New Orleans, Louisiana
www.doc.louisiana.gov
Our Mission
The mission of Corrections Services is to enhance public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, effective probation/parole supervision and proven rehabilitative strategies that successfully reintegrate offenders into society, as well as to assist individuals and communities victimized by crime. Goals and priorities are built around the Department’s commitment to public safety and rehabilitation and serve to guide our performance in carrying out our mission. Goals and priorities include: staff and offender safety, provision of basic services, opportunity for change, opportunity for making amends and reentry.
The Probation and Parole Officer is responsible for supervising and investigating criminal offenders through the provision of probation, parole and pardon assigned to the district office.
Why work for DOC?
Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
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Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
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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.
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Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
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Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Job Duties:
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Supervise felons and misdemeanants through counseling and referrals to community resources on social adjustment problems.
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Enforces conditions of supervision and performs all aspects of the violation process under close supervision.
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Conducts criminal justice social background investigations of offenders and makes recommendations for the various decision makers in the criminal justice system (e. g., courts, parole board, pardon board, the Office of the Governor, etc.).
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Conducts arrests, transports violators, prepares reports to courts and parole board, and attends and participates in probable cause and revocation hearings.
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Investigates and determines amounts of victims? restitution, sets payment schedules, and collects and disburses victims? restitution, supervision fees, fines, court costs, and other criminal justice monies.
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Places offenders in appropriate drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation, or mental health programs; assists them in obtaining emergency financial aid and support and provides crisis intervention services.
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Conduct all activities in compliance with the American Correctional Association (ACA) standards which set specific time constraints, requirements, and regimen for all major activities.
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Administer drug tests by obtaining urine samples and evaluating results.
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Assist in conducting jail operation audits on facilities housing DPSC inmates.
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Make decisions regarding the application of the Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) defensive tactics system to include impact weapons.
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Supervises and directs discretionary community service work performed by parolees.
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Perform contract compliance audits for Community Rehabilitation Centers (CRC).
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Conduct disciplinary hearings for adult inmates in CRCs.
Work with Probation and Parole Officer 1, 2, 3, P&P Supervisors, P&P Specialist, P&P Program Managers, P&P District Managers, Administrative Program Managers.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of the Louisiana State Government.
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Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
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An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
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This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
Special Entrance Rates:
The Probation and Parole Officer 1-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,872.00 Bi-weekly.
The Probation and Parole Officer 2-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $2,003.20 Bi-weekly.
The Probation and Parole Officer 3-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $2,213.60 Bi-weekly.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Probation and Parole Officer 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Other Important Information:
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This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
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Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
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Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies for this posting will be interviewed. The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
For more information about this vacancy, contact:
Human Resources Department
Division of Probation and Parole/Adult
P.O. Box 94304
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9304
DOC_P&[email protected]
