PROBATION AND PAROLE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / ADULT

State of Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

Division of Probation & Parole – Adult

HEADQUARTERS OFFICE

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

www.doc.louisiana.gov

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 an opportunity for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.

The incumbent of this position assists the Probation and Parole Director and Deputy Directors with the implementation, management and direction of Justice Reinvestment reforms and programs as developed by legislation including, but not limited to Act 280. This includes the organization and recruitment of community programs, including Day Reporting Centers (DRCs), to provide offenders with resources not available under regular Department of Corrections programming and the evaluation of these programs for desired outcomes. The incumbent of this position assists in the oversight and management of the planning, directing and administering of statewide programs relating to BWC and Tasers. This position also serves as manager over the Division of Probation and Parole’s participation with the DOC Internal Investigations Unit (IA) with matters relating specifically to probation and parole.

Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above in probation or parole:

Five 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

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

Directs and oversees program manager responsible for "Act 389" contracts with community treatment providers, as well as any grant applications or grant funded programs administered by the Division.

Directs recruitment plans developed by the Community Resource Coordinators to solicit volunteers and expand available community resources through public relations activities, to include conducting presentations to departmental staff, community groups, offenders and local citizens. Supervises the maintenance and implementation of effective interagency programs, manages community support and oversees the re-evaluations of the effectiveness of community programs.
Oversees the effectiveness of the Day Reporting Programs and service delivery of other department-provided resources. Supervises the maintenance of the databases of resource providers and offenders served by these programs, those who have completed the program and measures the recidivism rate of offenders who have been served by the program.
Responsible for the management and operations relating to all programs and policies in relation to the issuance, management, and incidents involving Tasers and BWC.
Serves as Incident Commander over P&P Emergency Operations. Operates the command center and coordinates all activities with the DOC Incident Command Center and GOHSEP. Coordinates and schedules tasks during emergency operations, schedule persons to work in HDQ EOP. Develops, revises and updates HDQ Emergency Operations Plan, COOP and Pandemic Flu plans. Maintains current copies of all District Emergency Operations Plans.
Work with Probation & Parole Specialist , Probation & Parole Program Managers, P&P Supervisors, P&P Deputy Director, P&P Director and Social Service Counselors.

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 $41.38 per hour.

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 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.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/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.
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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

DOC_P&P_HR@la.gov