PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1, 2 or 3 - ADULT

PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1, 2 or 3 - ADULT

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Thibodaux, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

415-26-045 THD

Department

DOC-Adult Probation & Parole

Opening Date

05/14/2026

Closing Date

5/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections

Corrections Services

Division of Probation & Parole Adult

THIBODAUX DISTRICT

Thibodaux Louisiana

www.doc.louisiana.gov

Our Mission

The mission of Corrections Services is to enhance public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, effective probation/parole supervision, and proven rehabilitative strategies that successfully reintegrate offenders into society, as well as to assist individuals and communities victimized by crime. Goals and priorities are built around the Departments commitment to public safety and rehabilitation and serve to guide our performance in carrying out our mission. Goals and priorities include: staff and offender safety, provision of basic services, opportunity for change, opportunity for making amends, and reentry.

The Probation and Parole Officer is responsible for supervising and investigating criminal offenders through the provision of probation, parole, and pardon assigned to the district office.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules, including 4/10s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement; OR

Three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply); OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelors degree.

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 drivers license.

This position requires the incumbent to handle and carry firearms.

Willingness and ability to attain a 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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• 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.
• Investigate and determine 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 syste,m 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.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of the Louisiana State Government.

• Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Probation and Parole Officer 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Compensation:

Special Entrance Rates:

The Probation and Parole Officer 1-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,872.00 Bi-weekly.

The Probation and Parole Officer 2-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $2,003.20 Bi-weekly.

The Probation and Parole Officer 3-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $2,213.60 Bi-weekly.

Other Important Information:

• This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service Test Score is 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.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies for this posting will be interviewed. The hiring 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.

For more information about this vacancy, contact:

Laura Guillory

Division of Probation and Parole/Adult

P.O. Box 94304

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9304

Laura.Guillory@la.gov

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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 to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Are you a current, permanent employee of the Louisiana Division of Probation and Parole/Adult?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or felony or under indictment of a felony charge?

• Yes
• No

04

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

05

If YES, give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If NO, enter N/A.

06

Do you have willingness and ability to handle and carry firearms?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you ever been fired from a job or resigned to avoid dismissal? If yes, please explain.

08

Are you currently Louisiana POST certified?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have willingness and ability to complete a 17-week Police Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) academy held in Baton Rouge to attain POST certification? This academy requires the passing of physical fitness training (running, sit-ups, push-ups, etc.), firearms training, and defensive tactics training in addition to other training.

• Yes
• No

10

Have you taken the Matrix for the Division of Probation and Parole/ADULT in the last 12 months? If yes, you must list date last taken. If no, please type no.

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DR: Driving Results - How well do you set goals, stay focused, and follow throughespecially when faced with challenges or competing demands?

• 1= I struggle to set direction, miss deadlines, avoid challenges, or resist feedback.
• 2= I set basic goals, make some progress, and accept feedback when supported.
• 3= I set clear goals, stay focused, take ownership of results, and use feedback to improve.
• 4= I set bold goals, lead progress, push through setbacks, and help others learn from challenges.

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DR: Driving Results - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?

• I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.
• I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.
• I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.
• I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.

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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?

• 1= I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
• 2= I try to weigh options but struggle when theres uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
• 3= I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
• 4= I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.

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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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How did you hear about this position?

• Civil Service Website
• Recruitment Event
• Newspaper Ad
• DOC Website
• DOC Employee Referral
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• ZipRecruiter
• Glassdoor
• Monster
• Facebook/Instagram
• Twitter
• Other

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Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm