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Probation And Parole Supervisor – Juvenile

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Probation and Parole Supervisor – Juvenile to lead a team of juvenile probation and parole officers. This role is critical to ensuring the effective supervision, rehabilitation, and reintegration of youth within the juvenile justice system. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and a commitment to public safety and youth development.

A preferred candidate will possess the following core competencies:

• Communicating Effectively: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.
• Making Accurate Judgments: Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions using available info, context, and trade-offs.
• Managing Performance: Sets clear expectations, uses systems to document accurately, and completes all performance duties per SCS and agency policies.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.
• Adapting to Change: Adjusts quickly and stays effective during change.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Three years of experience as a probation or parole officer, or in counseling, psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or administrative services plus one of the following: 1. Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement 2. Three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply) 3. Six years of full-time experience in any field 4. A bachelor's degree OR Two years of experience as a probation or parole officer, or in counseling, psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or administrative services plus a master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, education, business administration, public administration, or a criminal justice field.

Experience substitution is available for every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university, up to a maximum of four years of experience. Necessary special requirements include: 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.

Job duties include:

• Supervising and evaluating staff.
• Coordinating service delivery.
• Facilitating communication and reporting.
• Leading training and development.
• Supporting field operations and crisis response.
• Representing the office externally.

Position-specific details include:

• Work location: Baton Rouge Regional Office in Baton Rouge, LA.
• Appointment type: Full-time, Probational.
• Compensation: The Probation and Parole Supervisor - Juvenile has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $2,304.00 biweekly ($28.80 hourly).

Benefits include:

• Insurance coverage.
• Parental leave – up to six weeks paid.
• Holidays and leave – state employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor. State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use.
• Retirement – state of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries.