PROBATION AND PAROLE DISTRICT MANAGER BADULTPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4755730) ApplyPROBATION AND PAROLE DISTRICT MANAGER BADULTSalary $5,737.00 - $11,613.00 MonthlyLocation Minden, LAJob TypePromotionJob Number415-24-147 MIDDepartmentDOC-Adult Probation & ParoleOpening Date12/10/2024Closing Date12/15/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationLouisiana Department ofPublic Safety & Corrections –Corrections ServicesDivision of Probation & Parole – AdultMINDEN DISTRICTMinden, Louisianawww.doc.louisiana.gov THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED BY PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF LA DPS&C – CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC) This position may be filled as: DETAIL: The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted. Exams and License Requirements
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.
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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 or Zoei Sonnier Probation & Parole Human Resources Department DOCP&PHR@la.gov Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A baccalaureate degree plus four years of professional level experience in adult probation and parole.SUBSTITUTIONS:Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.Graduate training in corrections, criminology, criminal justice, counseling, penology, psychology or social work will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: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 valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.Willingness and ability to handle and carry firearms.NOTE:Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.Job ConceptsFunction of Work:To manage a large-sized Adult Probation and Parole Office directing the supervision and investigatory efforts of professional personnel who deliver probation, parole, pardon, work release, and Community Residential Center (CRC) services.Level of Work:Manager.Supervision Received:Broad direction from a higher level Probation and Parole-Adult Administrator.Supervision Exercised:Direct over Probation and Parole-Adult staff.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 District Manager A - Adult by the responsibility for managing a large District Office.Differs from Probation and Parole Regional Administrator-Adult by the absence of responsibility for managing a region comprised of several district offices.Examples of WorkDirects and coordinates activities of a large professional staff of Probation and Parole Officers-Adult who are responsible for a highly complex mix of criminal justice cases under supervision and who are responsible for a sensitive, legally complex set of investigations for the various decision makers in the criminal justice system, judges, Parole Board, Pardon Board, Office of the Governor, and the DPSC.Screens and hires district office personnel and selects personnel for promotions subject to the review and approval of superiors.Coordinate training.Develop systems and procedures to ensure equitable distribution of workload and optimum use of personnel.Assign caseloads and investigations to subordinate staff.Manages and coordinates activities relating to the violation process including the arrest and transportation of violators and the conducts of preliminary hearings.Counsels and directs staff in regard to the legal mandates (law, regulation, court decisions, etc.) of their work.Maintains contacts and collaborates with sheriffs, chiefs of police, district attorneys, directors of treatment facilities, and a variety of other officials and administrators.Serve as a liaison in the resolution of problems, the coordination of services, and the development of mutual areas of support.Formulate policies and procedures.Disseminates and interprets policies, procedures, and legislation affecting district activities.Contribute input and information to the division and DPSC in regard to formulation of procedures and policies.Determine personnel, supply, and equipment requirements of the office through maintenance of statistical data, inventory control, and the budgetary process.Conduct Basic Jail Guidelines audits and monitoring.Assists in conducting jail operation audits on facilities housing Department of Corrections inmates.Maintain liaison with CRCs for the purpose of problem resolution, contract compliance, and related issues.Conducts a variety of management activities to ensure compliance with the American Correctional Association (ACA) standards and maintains certification.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays 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 GovernorState 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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) 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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Are you currently a permanent classified employee of the Department of Corrections/Corrections Services (Adult DOC)?
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or felony or under indictment of a felony charge?
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Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
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