127390
PROBATION AND PAROLE DEPUTY DIRECTOR--ADULT
PS121 $84,344 - $170,726
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025
FUNCTION OF WORK:To assist in administering, planning, and directing all phases of a statewide program of adult probation, parole, pardon, interstate compact, Community Residential Centers (CRCs), and work release services.
LEVEL OF WORK:SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Administrative direction from the Probation and Parole Director--Adult.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Direct over Probation and Parole Regional Administrators--Adult and Probation, Probation and Parole Assistant Directors-Adult, and Parole Program Managers--Adult.
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 Regional Administrators?Adult, Probation and Parole Assistant Director-Adult, and Probation and Parole Program Managers--Adult by authority, under the guidance of the Probation and Parole Director--Adult, for all division activities and for administrative direction in all areas statewide.
Differs from Probation and Parole Director--Adult by the absence of final responsibility for all Division of Probation and Parole activities.
CORE COMPETENCIES: CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE.
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EXAMPLES OF WORK:EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Assist in the direction and coordination of all operations and activities of probation and parole regional and district offices.
Assist in the formulation, dissemination, and interpretation of policies, procedures, and legislation affecting all division activities.
Administer special projects and programs as delegated by the Probation and Parole Director-Adult.
Approve, in the absence of the Probation and Parole Director--Adult, all personnel actions within the division that includes hiring and promoting personnel with responsibility for making recommendations to the appointing authority.
Maintains contact and collaborates with a large variety of elected and appointed public officials, heads of governmental agencies, and state and local organizations involved in criminal justice concerns.
Serve as liaison in the resolution of problems, coordination of services, and development of mutual areas of support that includes giving testimony before legislative committees.
Monitors and provides administrative direction to subordinate administrators responsible for a variety of special community based programs such as work release centers, CRCs, and sheriffs' maintenance programs.
Administer Interstate Compact Services.
Represents the State of Louisiana by attending Interstate Councils for Probation and Parole and participates in negotiating reciprocal agreements with other states.
Speak to civic groups, governmental boards and commissions, and other interested parties to explain the division's programs and objectives.
Conducts Basic Jail Guidelines audits and monitors same.
Assist in conducting jail operations audits on facilities housing DPSC inmates.
Serve as Administrative Review Officer on all employee disciplinary matters.
Administer the division's Sex Offender Program.
Serves on the division's American Correctional Association (ACA) Management Team, and formulates policies and plans of action that serve to maintain standards of compliance and certification.
Conducts internal affairs investigations, special audits, and chairs special projects.
Serve as the division liaison with the DPSC's Legal Section providing legal services assistance to all staff.
Reviews Probation and Parole Regional Directors' Monthly Management Reports and Monthly Unusual Occurrence/Management Reports.
Assists in problem resolution and makes related recommendations to the director.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of the required experience as an adult probation or parole officer must have been at the supervisory level or above:
Five 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
Four 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.