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PROBATION AND PAROLE DISTRICT MANAGER A--ADULT

Salary

$6,264.26 - $10,854.00 Monthly

Location

Leesville, LA

Job Type

Promotion

Job Number

415-25-133 LSD

Department

DOC-Adult Probation & Parole

Opening Date

11/07/2025

Closing Date

11/14/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

Division of Probation & Parole – Adult

LEESVILLE DISTRICT

Leesville, Louisiana

https://doc.la.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 apromotional opportunityfor current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.

The incumbent of this position performs highly responsible administrative work in the District Office of Probation and Parole that consists of a professional staff and a clerical staff and the supervision, direction, guidance and coordination of professional level staff in the delivery of probation and parole services with criminal offenders under supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Four 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

Three 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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Directs and coordinates activities of P&P staff in the delivery of services entailing release, intensive probation supervision, intensive incarceration/intensive parole program, sheriff’s maintenance program, highly sensitive and complex criminal justice investigations for various decision makers in the Criminal Justice system including Judges, Board of Pardons and Parole, Governor’s Office and Interstate Compact, etc.

+ Formulates policies and procedures at the district level. Disseminates and interprets policies, procedures, and legislation affecting district office activities. Contributes input and information to the Division and Department in regard to the formulation of procedure and policy.

+ Maintains contact and collaborates with Sheriffs, Chiefs of Police, District Attorneys, Directors of treatment facilities and a variety of other officials and administrators, serving as liaison in the resolution of problems, coordination of services and development of mutual areas of support. Provides testimony before legislative committees when requested.

+ Delegates work assignments to include the assignment and distribution of caseloads, investigations, and special work assignments to district staff. This includes the development and monitoring of systems and procedures that ensure equitable distribution of work load and optimum use of resources.

+ Audits and reviews the work of the district staff. Holds regular staff meetings, conferences, etc., to discuss issues regarding new and changing policies, legislative changes, court decisions, etc.

+ Interviews, screens and approves hiring of all new district personnel. Interviews, screens and approves promotions of current district personnel.

+ Completes employee performance evaluations and counsels staff regarding performance problems.

+ Establishes employee work schedules. Reviews and approves leave requests. Reviews and approves time and attendance sheets for all employees.

+ Develops, directs, coordinates and delegates the orientation and training of personnel in the accomplishment of agency objectives.

+ Recommends disciplinary actions and serves as hearing officer for disciplinary hearings, employee grievances and citizen complaints.

+ Administers, coordinates, delegates and conducts activities relating to the violation process including the arrest and transportation of violators and the conducting of preliminary probable cause hearings.

+ Responsible for the determination of personnel, supply and equipment requirements of the District office through the direction of subordinate supervisors in the maintenance of statistical data, inventory control and the budgetary process. Assigns state vehicles and other equipment.

+ Responsible for speaking to civic groups, schools, governmental boards and commissions and other interested parties to explain the Division’s programs and objectives.

+ Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

+ Supervise P&P Officers, P&P Specialist, P&P Supervisors and Administrative Program Manager.

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 is eligible for a Special Entrance Rate (SER)of $36.14 per hour.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOTthe amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

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.

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.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis 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 acceptedin lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

+ To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Laura Guillory

Probation & Parole Human Resources Department

[email protected]

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 leave

More information can be found athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.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

01

Are you currently a permanent classified employee of the Department of Corrections/Corrections Services (Adult DOC)?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you possess a valid Louisiana driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have willingness and ability to handle and carry firearms?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Corrections Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Human Resources Office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.

+ Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.

+ No. Do not contact my employers, past or present, and DO NOT CONSIDER ME as a candidate for employment.

05

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or felony or under indictment of a felony charge?

+ Yes

+ No

06

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?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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