PROBATION AND PAROLE PROGRAM MANAGER--ADULT
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PROBATION AND PAROLE PROGRAM MANAGER--ADULT
Salary
$5,855.20 - $10,144.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Promotion
Job Number
415-26-057 HDQ
Department
DOC-Adult Probation & Parole
Opening Date
06/15/2026
Closing Date
6/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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About this Job
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections -
Corrections Services
www.doc.louisiana.gov
Division of Probation & Parole - Adult
Baton Rouge, LA
At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.
This is apromotional opportunityfor current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.
This position is responsible for supervising and investigating adult criminal offenders who have been determined to need specialized intensive supervision or require special investigative efforts and are on or seeking release to probation, parole, work releases, a community residential center or grant of pardon. Public safety is the utmost concern in the execution of all duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Four 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:
Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement
Three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply)
Six years of full-time experience in any field
A bachelor's degree
OR
Three 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:
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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Recruits, develops, and coordinates community resources to include job training, potential employers, shelter, clothing, food, mental health and substance abuse programs; performs needs assessments; responds to specific requests from Probation and Parole Officers for emergency services or resources to meet ongoing offender needs. Evaluates the needs of resources within the local district and the Division of Probation and Parole and makes recommendations to the District Administrator and Assistant Director.
Plans for the utilization of resources within the local district to include direct liaison with private organizations, local faith-based groups, potential employers, and governmental agencies. Assists Probation and Parole Officers with utilizing these organizations and explores alternative resources available within the community.
Conducts training and presentations for the Probation and Parole staff on new resources or changes in existing resources; maintains resources information and activities; and serves as the district's Community Resource Coordinator within the local district.
Develops and implements a recruitment plan to solicit volunteers and expand available community resources through public relations activities, to include conducting presentations to departmental staff, community groups, offenders, and local citizens. Maintains and implements effective interagency programs, manages and monitors community support and conducts re-evaluations of the effectiveness of community programs.
Serves as a liaison to local agencies, professional boards, task forces groups, churches and non-profit organizations. Collaborates with other agencies to develop and coordinate resources in order to establish effective working relationships; receives and makes appropriate referrals. Monitors and analyzes the effectiveness of service delivery of department provided resources and maintains a database of resource providers and services.
Work Environment:
Employee will work with Probation & Parole Officers, Probation & Parole Specialists, Probation & Parole Supervisors, Probation & Parole District Managers, and Probation & Parole Regional Administrators
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)
The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted or may be required to accept a probational appointment.
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $33.78 per hour.
Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOTthe amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy , click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.
To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor, including disability.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Laura Guillory
Probation & Parole Human Resources Department
DOCP&PHR@la.gov
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
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. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\Retirement\System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Are you currently a permanent classified employee of the Department of Corrections/Corrections Services (Adult DOC)?
Yes
No
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Do you possess a valid Louisiana driver's license?
Yes
No
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Do you have willingness and ability to handle and carry firearms?
Yes
No
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Have you reached your eighteenth birthday at the time of application?
Yes
No
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Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or felony or under indictment of a felony charge?
Yes
No
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Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
Yes
No
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If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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