127450
PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1--ADULT
PS109 $37,461 - $75,795
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 10/01/2022
FUNCTION OF WORK:To supervise and investigate adult criminal offenders through the provision of probation, parole, and pardon.
LEVEL OF WORK:SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Direct from a Probation and Parole Supervisor--Adult or a higher level Probation and Parole ?Adult manager or administrator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: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 Officer 2--Adult by the absence of experienced level probation and parole responsibilities.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE, CORE COMPETENCIES ARE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND BEHAVIORS BASED ON THE WORK TASKS OUTLINED IN THE EXAMPLES OF WORK.
MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND
HERE.
| Displaying Expertise | Driving Results | Focusing on Customers |
| Following Policies and Procedures | Making Accurate Judgments | Managing Performance |
| Managing Resources | Thinking Critically | |
EXAMPLES OF WORK:EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Supervise felons and misdemeanants through counseling and referrals to community resources on social adjustment problems.
Enforces conditions of supervision and performs all aspects of the violation process under close supervision.
Conducts criminal justice social background investigations of offenders and makes recommendations for the various decision makers in the criminal justice system (e. g., courts, parole board, pardon board, the Office of the Governor, etc.).
Conducts arrests, transports violators, prepares reports to courts and parole board, and attends and participates in probable cause and revocation hearings.
Investigates and determines amounts of victims? restitution, sets payment schedules, and collects and disburses victims? restitution, supervision fees, fines, court costs, and other criminal justice monies.
Places offenders in appropriate drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation, or mental health programs; assists them in obtaining emergency financial aid and support and provides crisis intervention services.
Conduct all activities in compliance with the American Correctional Association (ACA) standards which set specific time constraints, requirements, and regimen for all major activities.
Administer drug tests by obtaining urine samples and evaluating results.
Assist in conducting jail operation audits on facilities housing DPSC inmates.
Make decisions regarding the application of the Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) defensive tactics system to include impact weapons.
Supervises and directs discretionary community service work performed by parolees.
Perform contract compliance audits for Community Rehabilitation Centers (CRC).
Conduct disciplinary hearings for adult inmates in CRCs.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.
Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
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 valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.
Willingness and ability to handle and carry firearms.
Willingness and ability to complete Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy and attain POST certification.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.