127410
PROBATION AND PAROLE DISTRICT MANAGER A--ADULT
PS117 $64,334 - $130,250
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025
FUNCTION OF WORK:To manage a medium-sized Adult Probation and Parole Office directing the supervisory and investigative efforts of professional personnel who deliver probation, parole, pardon, work release, and Community Residential Center (CRC) services.
LEVEL OF WORK:SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Broad direction from a higher level Probation and Parole-Adult Administrator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Direct over Probation and Parole-Adult 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 Program Manager--Adult by the responsibility for managing a medium sized district office.
Differs from Probation and Parole District Manager B Adult by responsibility for managing a large-sized District Office.
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
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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.
Directs and coordinates activities of a medium-sized professional staff of Probation and Parole Officers-Adult who are responsible for a highly complex mix of criminal justice cases under supervision, and for a sensitive, legally complex set of investigations for various decision makers in the criminal justice system, judges, Parole Board, the Office of the Governor, and the DPSC.
Screens and hires district office personnel and selects personnel for promotions subject to review and approval of superiors.
Assigns case loads and investigations to subordinate staff.
Administers and coordinates activities relating to the violation process including the arrest and transportation of violators and conduct of preliminary hearings.
Counsels and directs staff in regard to the legal mandates (law, regulation, court decision, etc.) of their work.
Serve as a liaison in the resolution of problems, coordination of services, and development of mutual areas of support.
Formulate policies and procedures. Disseminates and interprets policies, procedures, and legislation affecting district activities.
Contribute input and information to the division and DPSC in regard to formulation of procedures and policies.
Determine personnel, supply, and equipment requirements of the office through maintenance of statistical data, inventory control, and the budgetary process.
Conduct Basic Jail Guidelines audits and monitoring.
Assist in conducting jail operation audits on facilities housing DPSC inmates.
Conducts a variety of management activities to ensure compliance with the American Correctional Association (ACA) standards and maintains certification.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Four 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
Three 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.