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 across a multi-parish region.
• 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.