PROBATION AND PAROLE SUPERVISOR - JUVENILE
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- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $59,904 - $113,755/yr
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- yesterday
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About this role
About the Department
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.
Position 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.
Minimum Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Other Qualifications
Job Duties:
Supervises and Evaluates Staff: Oversees assigned Probation and Parole Officers—Juvenile, conducts regular case reviews, determines work assignments, and performs semiannual performance appraisals.
Coordinates Service Delivery: Reviews and approves service plans for juveniles, leads case staffings to determine appropriate treatment assignments, and ensures effective delivery of services to youth and families.
Facilitates Communication and Reporting: Holds conferences with subordinates and the district manager, submits reports, and assists with planning staff meetings and internal communications.
Leads Training and Development: Identifies staff training needs, plans and conducts development programs, and coordinates participation in agency-wide training initiatives.
Supports Field Operations and Crisis Response: Provides in-field and courtroom support to officers during arrests, transports, and escape apprehensions; assists Secure Care Facilities as needed.
Represents the Office Externally: Collaborates with juvenile justice officials and external agencies, acts as liaison with media and civic groups, and may serve as district manager when required.
Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Baton Rouge Regional Office in Baton Rouge, LA.
Appointment Type: Full-time, Probational
Compensation: The Probation and Parole Supervisor - Juvenile has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $2,304.00 Biweekly ($28.80 hourly).
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
[email protected]
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.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
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.
Benefits
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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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.
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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Supplemental Questions
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- Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
- No. Do not contact my employers, past or present.
- I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
- I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
- I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
- I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.
- I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
- I try to weigh options but struggle when there’s uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
- I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs
- I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.
- I don’t clearly set expectations, I delay feedback, and I avoid using documentation systems.
- I communicate expectations, but I sometimes miss follow-through and my documentation may be incomplete or not aligned with policy.
- I set clear expectations, use systems to document performance accurately, and meet all duties required by SCS and agency policies.
- I go beyond basic requirements—I reinforce expectations regularly, use multiple sources for documentation, and maintain audit-ready records that exceed policy standards.
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Agency Information
EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm