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Probation and Parole Officer-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 dedicated and empathetic individuals to join our team as Probation and Parole Officers-Juvenile. This role plays a critical part in promoting public safety, reducing recidivism, and supporting the successful rehabilitation of justice-involved youth through professional supervision, guidance, and intervention strategies.

This position is responsible for collaborating closely with judges, law enforcement agencies, and community-based organizations to provide services and supervision for juveniles.

An ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine your actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Developing Plans: The ability to prioritize tasks and competing demands to create accurate plans.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
• Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with the policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

Minimum qualifications include:

• 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 bachelor's degree.

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:

• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to handle and carry firearms.
• Willingness and ability to complete the Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum.

Job duties include:

• Monitoring youth compliance with court-ordered conditions under direct supervision.
• Conducting risk assessments and assisting in developing supervision plans.
• Performing home and field visits to observe behavior and environment.
• Collaborating with families, schools, and service providers to support youth development.
• Maintaining detailed case documentation and preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders.

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c). The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

To apply for this vacancy, complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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.

Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.