PROBATION AND PAROLE SUPERVISOR - ADULT
Apply NowCompany: State of Louisiana
Location: Natchitoches, LA 71457
Description:
Salary : $5,323.07 - $10,144.00 Monthly
Location : Natchitoches, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number: 415-25-040 NAD
Department: DOC-Adult Probation & Parole
Opening Date: 04/03/2025
Closing Date: 4/8/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections -
Corrections Services
www.doc.louisiana.gov
Division of Probation & Parole - Adult
NATCHITOCHES DISTRICT
Natchitoches, Louisiana
THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED BY PROMOTION
OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF
LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)
This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $30.71 per hour.
This position may be filled as:
Exams and License Requirements
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.
REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Zoei Sonnier
Probation & Parole Human Resources Department
DOC_P&P_HR@la.gov
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience as an adult probation or parole officer plus one of the following:
1. Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement; or
2. Six years of full-time experience in any field; or
3. A bachelor's degree.
OR
Two years of experience as an adult probation or parole officer plus a master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, 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.
Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To supervise Probation and Parole Officers/Adult and Probation and Parole Specialists-Adult who provide delivery of probation, parole, pardons, work release, and Community Residential Center (CRC) services.
Level of Work:
Supervisor.
Supervision Received:
Broad from a higher level Probation and Parole-Adult manager or administrator.
Supervision Exercised:
Direct over a unit of Probation and Parole Officers-Adult and Probation and Parole Specialist--Adult.
May also supervise administrative support staff.
Location of Work:
Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSC), Corrections Services, Division of Probation and Parole-Adult.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Probation and Parole Specialist-Adult by the presence of direct supervisory responsibility.
Differs from Probation and Parole District Managers--Adult in that incumbents do not have final authority.
Examples of Work
Provide guidance, technical assistance, and supervision of subordinate personnel to include periodic audits, reviews, and conferences to insure accuracy, timeliness, legal conformance, acceptability of standards, and quality of all casework and investigative activities.
Coordinates and supervises a group of Probation and Parole Officers engaged in activities related to the violation process to include planning of arrests, transportation of violators, coordination of probable cause, and revocation hearings.
Monitors casework activities to insure that subordinates make proper use of community based resources, properly enforces general and special conditions; employs counseling and makes sound decisions related to treatment of offenders and violations of conditions.
Conduct new employee orientation and training and in-service training of field personnel, journeymen, and specialists to assure their continuing development and satisfactory accomplishment of assignments.
Assist in the personnel management of the office by participating in the personnel selection process, employment background investigations, administration of disciplinary actions within a unit, documentation of supervisory evaluations, and serving as acting manager in the absence of the Probation and Parole District Manager.
Perform special managerial functions which may include, but are not limited to, assignment of cases, investigations, intake services, and coordination and liaison with criminal justice agencies, community service agencies, community bases and residential facilities.
Manage various statistical and other administrative functions and special purpose programs and projects as delegated and monitored by the Probation and Parole District Manager-Adult consistent with established office policies and guidelines.
Serve as district's American Correctional Association (ACA) coordinator by maintaining certification.
Assist in conducting jail operation audits on facilities housing DPSC inmates.
Conducts disciplinary hearings for adult inmates housed in Community Rehabilitation Centers (CRC).
Coordinate officer's activities in regards to the CRCs.
Monitor compliance with district's Sex Offender Program.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
01
Are you currently a permanent classified employee of the Department of Corrections/Corrections Services (Adult DOC)?
02
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
03
Do you have willingness and ability to handle and carry firearms?
04
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or felony or under indictment of a felony charge?
05
Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
06
If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
Required Question
Location : Natchitoches, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number: 415-25-040 NAD
Department: DOC-Adult Probation & Parole
Opening Date: 04/03/2025
Closing Date: 4/8/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections -
Corrections Services
www.doc.louisiana.gov
Division of Probation & Parole - Adult
NATCHITOCHES DISTRICT
Natchitoches, Louisiana
THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED BY PROMOTION
OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF
LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)
This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $30.71 per hour.
This position may be filled as:
- DETAIL: The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
Exams and License Requirements
- No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
- Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
- Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
- Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.
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.
REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT.
- Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
- 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.
- This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
- To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Zoei Sonnier
Probation & Parole Human Resources Department
DOC_P&P_HR@la.gov
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience as an adult probation or parole officer plus one of the following:
1. Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement; or
2. Six years of full-time experience in any field; or
3. A bachelor's degree.
OR
Two years of experience as an adult probation or parole officer plus a master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, 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.
Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To supervise Probation and Parole Officers/Adult and Probation and Parole Specialists-Adult who provide delivery of probation, parole, pardons, work release, and Community Residential Center (CRC) services.
Level of Work:
Supervisor.
Supervision Received:
Broad from a higher level Probation and Parole-Adult manager or administrator.
Supervision Exercised:
Direct over a unit of Probation and Parole Officers-Adult and Probation and Parole Specialist--Adult.
May also supervise administrative support staff.
Location of Work:
Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSC), Corrections Services, Division of Probation and Parole-Adult.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Probation and Parole Specialist-Adult by the presence of direct supervisory responsibility.
Differs from Probation and Parole District Managers--Adult in that incumbents do not have final authority.
Examples of Work
Provide guidance, technical assistance, and supervision of subordinate personnel to include periodic audits, reviews, and conferences to insure accuracy, timeliness, legal conformance, acceptability of standards, and quality of all casework and investigative activities.
Coordinates and supervises a group of Probation and Parole Officers engaged in activities related to the violation process to include planning of arrests, transportation of violators, coordination of probable cause, and revocation hearings.
Monitors casework activities to insure that subordinates make proper use of community based resources, properly enforces general and special conditions; employs counseling and makes sound decisions related to treatment of offenders and violations of conditions.
Conduct new employee orientation and training and in-service training of field personnel, journeymen, and specialists to assure their continuing development and satisfactory accomplishment of assignments.
Assist in the personnel management of the office by participating in the personnel selection process, employment background investigations, administration of disciplinary actions within a unit, documentation of supervisory evaluations, and serving as acting manager in the absence of the Probation and Parole District Manager.
Perform special managerial functions which may include, but are not limited to, assignment of cases, investigations, intake services, and coordination and liaison with criminal justice agencies, community service agencies, community bases and residential facilities.
Manage various statistical and other administrative functions and special purpose programs and projects as delegated and monitored by the Probation and Parole District Manager-Adult consistent with established office policies and guidelines.
Serve as district's American Correctional Association (ACA) coordinator by maintaining certification.
Assist in conducting jail operation audits on facilities housing DPSC inmates.
Conducts disciplinary hearings for adult inmates housed in Community Rehabilitation Centers (CRC).
Coordinate officer's activities in regards to the CRCs.
Monitor compliance with district's Sex Offender Program.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
01
Are you currently a permanent classified employee of the Department of Corrections/Corrections Services (Adult DOC)?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have willingness and ability to handle and carry firearms?
- Yes
- No
04
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or felony or under indictment of a felony charge?
- Yes
- No
05
Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
- Yes
- No
06
If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
Required Question