127400
PROBATION AND PAROLE DIRECTOR--ADULT
PS123 $96,574 - $195,478
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025
FUNCTION OF WORK:To plan and direct all phases of the 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 unclassified Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSC).
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Direct over the Probation and Parole Deputy Director?Adult.
LOCATION OF WORK:Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSC), Corrections Services, Division of Probation and Parole?Adult.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from related jobs by serving as the director of the Division of Probation and Parole-Adult.
Differs from the Probation and Parole Deputy Director?Adult in exercising ultimate authority for all division activities and providing administrative direction in all areas.
CORE COMPETENCIES: CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE.
MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND
HERE.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Directs and coordinates all operations and activities of the Division of Probation and Parole-Adult headquarters, regional, and district offices.
Formulates, disseminates, and interprets policies, procedures, and legislation affecting all division activities.
Administer a large budget unit which involves the preparation of the budget and the enforcement of the budget and expenditures.
Coordinate the administration and broad supervision of a substantial fiscal account involving collection and disbursement of various criminal justice funds.
Approve all personnel actions within the Division Probation and Parole-Adult including 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 government 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 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, land 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 operation audits on facilities that house DPSC inmates.
Serve as a member of the Secretary's management team by addressing issues of departmental concern.
Provide administrative direction to the division's American Correctional Association (ACA) program in compliance with national standards.
Serves as head of the budget unit and coordinates related legislative and budgetary activities.
Serve on the department's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) committee for the purpose of reviewing and approving employee accommodations and providing policy recommendations.
Serves on special task forces, special projects, and activities for the Secretary that include coordination with various statewide officials in criminal justice systems and other agencies.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three 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.