Supplemental Information

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 8100-Professional Level Exam in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.

Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here .

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.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete*

Applicants claiming exemption from testing requirements under Civil Service Rule 22.8(c), 3.5 or higher for the baccalaureate degree, must submit OFFICIAL college transcript as either an attachment in LA Careers, a fax to (225) 342-1344, or by mail by date of application .

As part of a Career Progression Group, this vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Probation and Parole Officer 1, 2, or 3-Adult, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the Probation and Parole Officer 3–Adult is $75,275 annually. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Special Entrance Rates:
The Probation and Parole Officer 1-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,590.40 Bi-weekly.
The Probation and Parole Officer 2-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,701.60 Bi-weekly.
The Probation and Parole Officer 3-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,948.00 Bi-weekly.

This position may be filled as a Job Appointment based on this job posting. In the event funds become available for a permanent position within one year, the employee may be converted to a Probation Appointment.

>>>> An attached resume will not replace a completed application. <<<<

****REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.****

Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.

This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

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.

DISQUALIFICATION:
While we encourage all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that there are various reasons that your application may be disqualified from consideration including, but not limited, to:

• Failure to fully complete the education and work experience sections of the application; (Please note for the education section that the semester area refers to the # of credit HOURS and not the # of semesters you completed)
• Submission of a resume and/or paper application in lieu of the online application. Information on the resume will not substitute and must also be included on the actual job application in order to be considered.
• Failure to submit an equivalency evaluation statement for an international degree by the closing of this announcement

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to 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:
Lakeitcha Alexander-Pierce
Division of Probation and Parole/Adult
P.O. Box 94304
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9304
lakeitcha.pierce2@la.gov

Qualifications

Job Concepts

Function of Work:
To supervise and investigate adult criminal offenders through the provision of probation, parole, and pardon.

Level of Work:
Entry.

Supervision Received:
Direct from a Probation and Parole Supervisor-Adult or a higher level Probation and Parole ?Adult manager or administrator.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Location of Work:
Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSC), Corrections Services, Division of Probation and Parole-Adult.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Probation and Parole Officer 2-Adult by the absence of experienced level probation and parole responsibilities.

Examples of Work

Supervise felons and misdemeanants through counseling and referrals to community resources on social adjustment problems.

Enforces conditions of supervision and performs all aspects of the violation process under close supervision.

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.).

Conducts arrests, transports violators, prepares reports to courts and parole board, and attends and participates in probable cause and revocation hearings.

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.

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.

Conduct all activities in compliance with the American Correctional Association (ACA) standards which set specific time constraints, requirements, and regimen for all major activities.

Administer drug tests by obtaining urine samples and evaluating results.

Assist in conducting jail operation audits on facilities housing DPSC inmates.

Make decisions regarding the application of the Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) defensive tactics system to include impact weapons.

Supervises and directs discretionary community service work performed by parolees.

Perform contract compliance audits for Community Rehabilitation Centers (CRC).

Conduct disciplinary hearings for adult inmates in CRCs.