Probation And Parole Officer -Juvenile

Probation And Parole Officer-Juvenile

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking dedicated and empathetic individuals to join our team as Probation and Parole Officer-Juvenile. This role plays a critical part in promoting public safety, reducing recidivism, and supporting the successful rehabilitation of justice-involved youth through professional supervision, guidance, and intervention strategies.

This position is responsible for collaborating closely with judges, law enforcement agencies, and community-based organizations to provide services and supervision for juveniles.

An ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Communicating Effectively:
  Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.
• Demonstrating Accountability:
  Owns results, meets standards, and responds to feedback professionally.
• Making Accurate Judgments:
  Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions using available info, context, and trade-offs.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity:
  Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.
• Adapting to Change:
  Adjusts quickly and stays effective during change.

Minimum qualifications include:

• 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.

Experience substitution is available. Necessary special requirements include:

• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to complete the Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum.

Job duties include:

• Coordinating supervision, services, and community resources for adjudicated and at-risk youth.
• Conducting risk and needs assessments to guide supervision levels and intervention strategies.
• Maintaining ongoing contact with youth, families, and providers to monitor progress and update Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
• Serving as secondary case manager for youth in secure care, ensuring continuity of services and successful transitions.
• Preparing and submitting required documentation, including ISPs, social histories, supplemental studies, and Pre-Dispositional Investigations.
• Facilitating placements by scheduling evaluations, compiling referral packets, and coordinating with residential and community-based programs.
• Participating in case reviews, court proceedings, and interagency coordination; providing testimony and support compliance monitoring.
• Maintaining accurate case records and data systems, responding to emergencies, and providing mentorship/lead support to junior staff (PPO 1/2 level).

Position-specific details include:

• Work location:
  
  Thibodaux Regional Office in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
• Appointment type:
  Full-time, probational.
• Career progression:
  This position may be filled as a Probation and Parole Officer 1,2, or 3 (Juvenile), depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
• Compensation:
  These positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level.

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.

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

Note:

Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check. This agency…