146070
PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 2--JUVENILE
PS110 $40,082 - $81,099
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025
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. To provide technical assistance to Juvenile Services Program Managers.
LEVEL OF WORK:SUPERVISION RECEIVED:General 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 1--Juvenile by the presence of caseloads involving supervision of offenders and completion of related investigations and reports.
Differs from Probation and Parole Officer 3--Juvenile by the absence of responsibility for 12 or more specialized cases (i.e., intensive supervision, electronic monitoring, short-term offender program), coordination of regional community development programs, coordination of district placement services (including facility audits), serving as the assistant supervisor over five or more Probation and Parole Officers 1 and 2—Juvenile, or by serving as a court liaison officer with responsibility for multiple Juvenile Courts.
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 | Driving Results | Focusing on Customers |
| Following Policies and Procedures | Influencing Others | Making Accurate Judgments |
| Managing Resources | Training Others | Using Data |
EXAMPLES OF WORK:EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
FIELD
Determines risks and needs of juveniles under agency custody or supervision; develops and implements service plans to meet those needs.
Provides supportive counseling and other services for clients and their families.
Testifies in court hearings accompanying or representing youth and the agency.
Presents the agency recommendation or decision concerning offender assignment. Presents case information and participates in case staffings concerning the assignment of juvenile offenders.
Develops and monitors informal adjustment agreements for juveniles prior to adjudication as authorized by the district attorney or the court.
Serves as secondary case manager for juveniles assigned to secure facilities.
Maintains case records and data files including narrative entries, reports, forms, and court documents.
Updates case activities and status for the automated data system.
Processes intake referrals on alleged juvenile offenders based on charges received from law enforcement agencies.
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.
HEADQUARTERS
Assists in the Interstate Compact by responding to routine inquiries and obtaining necessary case information.
Reviews recommendations for revocation and discharge of Interstate Compact cases.
Checks case records for compliance with ICJ criteria.
Assists in coordinating returns of runaways, absconders, and escapees to and from other states.
Schedules transportation, surveillance, and security for transfers.
Coordinates restitution and follow-up reports related to transferred clients.
Implements and monitors statewide safety program and maintenance of related records and reports required by the Office of Risk Management.
Assists with monitoring of the agency Training Policy.
Assists the district offices with training courses offered and tracks training completed statewide. Assists in the daily operations and tracking of offenders assigned to the Electronic Monitoring Program.
Assists the American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation manager by participating in the development of primary documentation and establishing, maintaining, and disseminating files for each standard sent to the district offices.
Assists in the Volunteer Program within the division by aiding district offices in recruitment, orientation, and ongoing training of volunteers.
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:
One year of experience as a juvenile or 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
A master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, education, business administration, public administration, 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 may require the incumbent to handle and carry firearms.
Successful completion of the Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum.