Probation AND PAROLE Officer , or --Adult

About This Job

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services – Division of Probation & Parole – Adult – East Feliciana District – Clinton, Louisiana

The mission of Corrections Services is to enhance public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, effective probation/parole supervision, and proven rehabilitative strategies that successfully reintegrate offenders into society, as well as to assist individuals and communities victimized by crime.

• Staff and offender safety
• Provision of basic services
• Opportunity for change and making amends
• Reentry support

Probation and Parole Officer – Adult

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through recognition programs, promotes community, and prioritizes internal promotion.
• Growth: Professional development opportunities are encouraged.
• Benefits: Includes a defined benefit pension, health insurance (available post‑retirement), at least 10 paid holidays, rollover sick and annual leave, paid time off for hours over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and alternative work schedules such as 4/10 schedules when policy permits.

• Driving Results: Ability to set goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
• Following Policies and Procedures: Ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies to maintain compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations.
• Making Accurate Judgments: Ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

• Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement;
• OR three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply);
• OR six years of full‑time experience in any field; or
• A bachelor’s degree.

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward the six‑year requirement. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours, which substitutes for up to four years of experience.

• Applicant must not have a misdemeanor domestic‑violence crime or a felony conviction, or be under indictment on a felony charge unless cleared by state and federal law.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver’s license.
• Position requires handling and carrying firearms.
• Willingness and ability to attain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

• Supervise felony and misdemeanor offenders through counseling, case management, and referrals to community resources supporting rehabilitation and social adjustment.
• Enforce conditions of probation and parole by monitoring compliance, managing violations, and participating in the violation process.
• Conduct criminal‑justice investigations and prepare reports and recommendations for courts, parole and pardon boards, and other decision makers.
• Conduct arrests, transport violators, and participate in probable‑cause, revocation, and disciplinary hearings.
• Investigate and manage restitution, supervision fees, fines, court costs, and other criminal‑justice financial obligations.
• Coordinate offender placement in drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation, mental health, and other support programs while providing crisis intervention and emergency assistance.
• Administer drug testing, supervise community service activities, and ensure compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards and agency policies.
• Assist with jail and contract compliance audits for facilities and Community Rehabilitation Centers (CRCs), including applying defensive tactics and maintaining institutional safety and security.

Probational or promotion of a permanent classified employee of the Louisiana State Government. Current permanent status may require acceptance of a probational appointment. A promotion may require a trial detail prior to permanent promotion. Temporary appointments may be converted to probational appointments if a permanent position becomes available.

The position…