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Job Title: PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 3--JUVENILE Company: State of Louisiana Location: New Orleans, LA Description: Job Title: PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 3--JUVENILE Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Opening Date: Wed. 11/18/09 Closing Date/Time: Wed. 11/25/09 11:59 PM Central Time State Salary Range: $18.81 - $36.50 hourly $3,260.40 - $6,327.00 monthly Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Promotion-Department/Agency-wide Location: New Orleans, Louisiana |   Description Benefits Supplemental Questions Additional MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree plus three years of professional level experience in juvenile probation and parole. Two years of this experience must have been at the journeyman level. SUBSTITUTIONS: Eight years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree only. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree only, as follows: A maximum of 90 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree. 15 to 29 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 30 to 44 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 45 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 60 to 74 semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 75 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for five years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for six years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of six years full-time work experience. Candidates with 90 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree only. A masters degree in corrections, criminology, penology, human service counseling, psychology or social work will substitute for two years of the required experience. 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 valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment. Willingness and ability to handle and carry firearms. Successful completion of Corrections Juvenile Services--Agent Curriculum. NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.  Supplemental Information: This position has a SER special entrance rate of $1,504.80 bi-weekly. All applications received must be completely filled out to be considered for this vacancy. The Office of Juvenile Justice will create a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.   Applicants must have Civil Service scores for 9333-Professional Entry Test in order to be considered for this vacancy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test here. 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. For further information about this vacancy contact: Office of Juvenile Justice Attn: Human Resources P.O. Box 66458 Audubon Station Baton Rouge, LA 70896 Register to View In the event there is a preferred reemployment list for this position, the position may be filled from that list with no other interviews. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations. NOTE: THE SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST TAKE AND PASS A DRUG SCREEN TEST PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT. THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE REQUIRES ALL NEW HIRES TO SERVE TWELVE MONTHS IN PROBATIONAL STATUS.  Job Concepts: Function of Work: To identify and work with specialized programs, services, and community-based organizations in a multiparish district on behalf of adjudicated youth and youth at risk of adjudication to ensure the appropriate assessment, assignment, and provision of appropriate treatment services for youth in the custody of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSC) or assigned to the DPSC for supervision. OR To serve as liaison between a district office and juvenile courts. Level of Work: Advanced. Supervision Received: General from a Probation and Parole District Manager 1, 2, or 3--Juvenile or a Probation and Parole Supervisor--Juvenile. Supervision Exercised: May serve as a working supervisor or lead worker over Probation and Parole Officers 1 and 2--Juvenile. Location of Work: Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSC); Corrections Services, Office of Youth Development(OYD). Job Distinctions: Differs from Probation and Parole Supervisor--Juvenile by lack of responsibility for serving as a first-line supervisor. Differs from Probation and Parole Officer 2--Juvenile by 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 multiple Juvenile Court responsibility.  Examples of Work: Coordinates all delinquency prevention or all out-of-home placements within the multiparish district. Inventories and maintains an awareness of available community resources. Coordinates all aspects of the placement of juveniles in residential, nonrestrictive settings, i.e., group homes and residential treatment programs. Monitors all assigned facilities and programs to ensure compliance with program standards and policies. Reviews facility invoices and determines whether requests for payment are appropriate and allowable. Submits reports and confers with the Juvenile Services District Manager on matters pertaining to the delivery of services. Participates in case staffing to determine the most appropriate range and intensity of treatment services for adjudicated youth and their families. Works closely with officials of the juvenile justice system and correctional institutions in developing and articulating plans and procedures involving juveniles. Assists other agency programs as needed or requested by Juvenile Services District Manager. Interprets the work of the office to local news media, civic groups, etc. Attends and participates in formalized training programs related to the assessment of and intervention of youth and community problems such as violence, substance abuse, and youth opportunities. Prepares and delivers specialized training for families and communities to help them overcome the conditions that contribute to delinquency. May be called upon to handle emergency situations on a 24-hour basis. Prepares, submits, and testifies concerning reports to the court on offender assignment by the agency and on offender progress. Carries a caseload of selected complex cases requiring specialized treatment or intervention strategies including interagency coordination of servi

Job Title: American Indian Specialized Probation & Parole Officers - Company: Location: Boise, ID Description: These positions are located in five different areas in Montana. A state of Montana Application is required. For more information; contact your local Job Service, visit our website at www.cor.mt.gov or contact Mike Aldrich at Register to View . American Indian Specialized Probation & Parole Officers The Montana Department of Corrections will be filling five specialized American Indian probation and parole positions. These positions will provide an excellent opportunity to strengthen partnerships with Indian tribes in Montana and reduce the recidivism among American Indians. The positions will be located in: ? Hardin: Serving the Northern Cheyenne and Crow Reservations ? Havre: Serving the Fort Belknap and Rocky Boy?s Reservations ? Polson: Serving the Flathead Reservation ? Cut Bank: Serving the Blackfeet Reservation ? Glasgow: Serving the Fort Peck Reservation We are encouraging American Indians to apply for these positions. The position includes an excellent starting wage, benefits, training and advancement opportunity within the Department of Corrections.

Job Title: Probation and Parole Officer 1-Adult Company: State of Louisiana Location: Baton Rouge, LA Description: Job Title: Probation and Parole Officer 1-Adult Agency: DOC-Adult Probation & Parole Opening Date: Fri. 10/16/09 Closing Date/Time: Fri. 10/23/09 11:59 PM Central Time State Salary Range: $14.45 - $27.84 hourly $2,504.67 - $4,826.00 monthly Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Probational/Original Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Print Job Information | Apply Description Benefits Supplemental Questions Additional MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree. SUBSTITUTIONS: Eight years full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the degree. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to qualify as follows: A maximum of 90 semester hours can be combined with experience to qualify. 15 to 29 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience. 30 to 44 semester hours credit will substitute for two years experience. 45 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for three years experience. 60 to 74 semester hours credit will substitute for four years experience. 75 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for five years experience. 90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for six years experience. College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree can be substituted for a maximum of six years full-time work experience. Candidates with 90 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree must also have at least two years full-time work experience to qualify. 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 valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment. Willingness and ability to handle and carry firearms. Willingness and ability to complete Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy and attain POST certification. NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.  Supplemental Information: This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $2504.67 a month. Applicants must have a Civil Service score for 9333-Professional Entry Test to be considered for this vacancy. If you do not have a score prior to the closing date of this positing, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test by visiting this link, Louisiana Department of Civil Service. 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. Any degree, certification or DD214 must be verified by official document prior to hire by presenting at time of interview. The selected candidate must take and pass a drug screen prior to hire. For further information about this vacancy contact: Desha P. Walden Probation and Parole Human Resources P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9304 Register to View  Job Concepts: Function of Work: To supervise and investigate adult criminal offenders through the provision of probation, parole, and pardon. Level of Work: Entry. Supervision Received: Direct from a Probation and Parole Supervisor--Adult or a higher level Probation and Parole ?Adult manager or administrator. Supervision Exercised: None. Location of Work: Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSC), Corrections Services, Division of Probation and Parole-Adult. Job Distinctions: Differs from Probation and Parole Officer 2--Adult by the absence of experienced level probation and parole responsibilities.  Examples of Work: 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. Investigates and determines 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 system 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.

Job Title: Parole Officer I/II/III Company: Texas Youth Commission Location: Houston, TX Description: You must submit a State of Texas application and the TYC Employment Application Supplement. Resumes will not be considered. Applicants can mail, email or fax their applications to Register to View by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. The Parole Officer I/II/III has the primary responsibility for providing case management and supervision services for juveniles on parole. This position participates in the intake of juveniles, case planning and reviews, assessments of home placements, discharge planning, and responds to crisis; e.g. harm to self or others, or law violations by juveniles which may include administrative/revocation hearings. This position is also responsible for providing required and identified services to youth assigned to their caseload and may be assigned as a member of a community correction team. The Parole Officer I/II/III must be willing to travel a minimum of forty percent (40%) of workload. This position works overtime as required. This is a career ladder series. Your new career is just a few clicks away at www.tyc.state.tx.us. It's hard to beat the benefits of being a state employee! Apply at: Texas Youth Commission Human Resources 6400 East Highway 290 Suite 200 Austin, TX 78723 Fax: Register to View Email: Register to View EOE

Job Title: Probation and Parole Officer 1-Adult Company: State of Louisiana Location: Natchitoches, LA Description: Job Title: Probation and Parole Officer 1-Adult Agency: DOC-Adult Probation & Parole Opening Date: Fri. 11/06/09 Closing Date/Time: Fri. 11/13/09 11:59 PM Central Time State Salary Range: $14.45 - $27.84 hourly $2,504.67 - $4,826.00 monthly Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Probational/Temporary Location: Natchitoches, Louisiana Print Job Information | Apply Description Benefits Supplemental Questions Additional MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree. SUBSTITUTIONS: Eight years full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the degree. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to qualify as follows: A maximum of 90 semester hours can be combined with experience to qualify. 15 to 29 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience. 30 to 44 semester hours credit will substitute for two years experience. 45 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for three years experience. 60 to 74 semester hours credit will substitute for four years experience. 75 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for five years experience. 90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for six years experience. College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree can be substituted for a maximum of six years full-time work experience. Candidates with 90 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree must also have at least two years full-time work experience to qualify. 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 valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment. Willingness and ability to handle and carry firearms. Willingness and ability to complete Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy and attain POST certification. NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.  Supplemental Information: This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $2504.67 a month and is located in our Natchitoches District office. Applicants must have a Civil Service score for 9333-Professional Entry Test to be considered for this vacancy. If you do not have a score prior to the closing date of this positing, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test by visiting this link, Louisiana Department of Civil Service. This position may be filled as a Job Appointment based on this job posting. In the event funds become available for a permanent position within one year, the employee will be converted to a probational appointment. 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. Any degree, certification or DD214 must be verified by official document prior to hire by presenting at time of interview. The selected candidate must take and pass a drug screen prior to hire. For further information about this vacancy contact: Desha P. Walden Probation and Parole Human Resources P.O. Box 94304, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9304 Register to View  Job Concepts: Function of Work: To supervise and investigate adult criminal offenders through the provision of probation, parole, and pardon. Level of Work: Entry. Supervision Received: Direct from a Probation and Parole Supervisor--Adult or a higher level Probation and Parole ?Adult manager or administrator. Supervision Exercised: None. Location of Work: Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSC), Corrections Services, Division of Probation and Parole-Adult. Job Distinctions: Differs from Probation and Parole Officer 2--Adult by the absence of experienced level probation and parole responsibilities.  Examples of Work: 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. Investigates and determines 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 system 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.