PROBATION AND PAROLE SPECIALIST - ADULT

Louisiana Department ofPublic Safety & Corrections –Corrections Serviceswww.doc.louisiana.govDivision of Probation & Parole – Adult NATCHITOCHES DISTRICTNatchitoches, Louisiana 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 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: Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. 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. Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges. 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: Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement Three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply) Six years of full-time experience in any field A bachelor's degreeOROne 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.