146060
PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1--JUVENILE
PS109 $37,461 - $75,795
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 10/01/2022
FUNCTION OF WORK:To work directly with law enforcement, district attorneys, courts of juvenile jurisdiction, other state agencies, juveniles, their families, and various community-based resources to identify and address problems, to assess risk and need factors, and to develop and implement treatment plans related to status offenses and juvenile delinquency.
LEVEL OF WORK:SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Close from a Probation and Parole Supervisor—Juvenile. May receive supervision from higher-level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:LOCATION OF WORK:Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Juvenile Justice. Other locations may be approved by SCS.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from the Probation and Parole Officer 2--Juvenile in that the incumbent receives close supervision and guidance.
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.
| Building and Supporting Teams | Communicating Effectively | Developing Plans |
| Displaying Expertise | Focusing on Customers | 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.
Prepares pre-dispositional investigations and similar reports, discharge plans, etc. for courts with juvenile jurisdiction.
Provides offenders and their families with an understanding of court expectations.
Works closely with judges, law enforcement agencies, and various community-based resources in providing services and supervision to juveniles.
Keeps the court advised on progress of juveniles under supervision as well as those committed to correctional institutions.
Maintains case records and data files including narrative entries, reports, forms, and court documents as well as updating case activities and status for the automated data system.
Determines risks and needs of juveniles under agency custody or supervision and develops and implements service plans to meet those needs.
Schedules and conducts intake screening interviews and prepares recommendations to the district attorney.
Testifies in court hearings accompanying or representing youth and agency.
Develops and monitors informal adjustment agreements for juveniles prior to adjudication as authorized by a district attorney or the court.
Serves as secondary case manager for juveniles assigned to secure facilities.
Provides support to agency personnel in the event of an emergency or escape.
Transports youth to and from residential and correctional facilities when needed.
Provides support to staff in the Secure Care Facilities.
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 of 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 Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.