Probation And Parole Specialist - Adult

Promotional Opportunity

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

This position is responsible for supervising and investigating adult criminal offenders who have been determined to need specialized intensive supervision or require special investigative efforts and are on or seeking release to probation, parole, work releases, a community residential center or grant of pardon. Public safety is the utmost concern in the execution of all duties.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Two 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 One year 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.

• Conducts high-risk offender investigations and intensive supervision, including violent offenders, sex offenders, gang members, and medically contagious offenders, while ensuring legal compliance, administering drug tests, and coordinating community service activities.
• Provides leadership and functional supervision to Probation and Parole Officers, guiding field operations, crisis interventions, arrests, transportation, training, and unit oversight in the supervisor's absence.
• Supports and monitors correctional and community-based programs, including sheriff's maintenance, work release, residential facilities, IMPACT programs, and CRC operations through audits, disciplinary hearings, and contract-compliance reviews.
• Delivers and coordinates specialized tactical and defensive training, including PPCT decisions, firearms instruction, pre-academy requirements, POST academy classes, and collaboration with external agencies for advanced tactical preparation.
• Ensures agency-wide compliance with ACA standards, conducting audits of jail facilities, performing structured evaluations, and maintaining required procedures, timelines, and documentation across major activities.
• Provides programmatic leadership and statewide support, helping develop objectives, evaluate strategies, recommend policy changes, assist private providers, and collaborate closely with officers, supervisors, program managers, and administrative leaders.

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…