• Job Description

  Req#: 4342732

  Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections –
  Corrections Services

  Division of Probation & Parole – Adult

  LAKE CHARLE S DISTRICT

  Lake Charles, Louisiana

  www.doc.louisiana.gov
  
  THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT
  or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF
  LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

  DETAIL - The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
  
  TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT - This position may be filled by 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.
  
  PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT - Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.

  
  AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

  • Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
  • Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
  • Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
  • Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
    
    

  Exams and License Requirements

  • No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
    • Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
    • Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.
    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.
    *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete*
    
    As part of a Career Progression Group, this vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Probation and Parole Officer 1, 2, or 3-Adult, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the Probation and Parole Officer 3–Adult is $75,275 annually. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
    
    Special Entrance Rates:
    The Probation and Parole Officer 1-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,701.60 Bi-weekly.
    The Probation and Parole Officer 2-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,820.80 Bi-weekly.
    The Probation and Parole Officer 3-Adult has a Special Entrance Rate of $2,012.00 Bi-weekly.
    
    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 may be converted to a Probation Appointment.
    
    >>>> An attached resume will not replace a completed application.

• About the company

  Louisiana (/luˌiːziˈænə/, /ˌluːzi-/) or La Louisiane is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States.

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