PROBATION AND PAROLE SUPERVISOR - JUVENILE

Posting number: 403FO7-224688-GOL

Department: Office of Juvenile Justice

Job classification: PROBATION AND PAROLE SUPERVISOR--JUVENILE

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Law Enforcement, Management, Probation

Summary

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 a dedicated and experienced Probation and Parole Supervisor – Juvenile to lead a team of juvenile probation and parole officers. This role is critical to ensuring the effective supervision, rehabilitation, and reintegration of youth within the juvenile justice system. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and a commitment to public safety and youth development.

A PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Communicating Effectively: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.

• Making Accurate Judgments: Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions using available info, context, and trade-offs.

• Managing Performance: Sets clear expectations, uses systems to document accurately, and completes all performance duties per SCS and agency policies.

• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.

• Adapting to Change: Adjusts quickly and stays effective during change.

Examples of duties

Three 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:

1. Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement
2. Three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply)
3. Six years of full-time experience in any field
4. A bachelor's degree

OR

Two years 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.

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 may require the incumbent to handle and carry firearms.

Successful completion of the Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

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