Salary : $7,172.53 - $12,426.00 Monthly
Location : Monroe, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number: 415-26-075 RG1
Department: DOC-Adult Probation & Parole
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.
This position is responsible for the administration of Region 1 within the Division of Probation and Parole. Region 1 includes six district offices which delivers probation and parole supervision and investigative services at the parish level.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above in probation or parole:
Five 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:
1. Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement
2. Three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply)
3. Six years of full-time experience in any field
4. A bachelor's degree
OR
Four 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 found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
- Directs and coordinates the activities of a professional staff of Probation and Parole District Managers. Responsible for all aspects of personnel management with a region: reviewing and concurring on hiring within the districts, selecting personnel for promotions to the District Manager position subject to the review and approval of superiors, disciplinary actions, conducting disciplinary and grievance hearings and internal affairs investigations, training and staff development.
- Assists the Probation and parole Director in the formulation of division policies and procedures, in all areas of planning, program implementation, achievement of objectives, disseminates and interprets policies, procedures, court decisions and legislation affecting division activities. Administers special projects as delegated by the Director. May serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Director and Deputy Director.
- Conducts a variety of reviews and audits to ensure that all supervision, investigative and personnel management activities are consistent with applicable regulations and laws including review of large fiscal accounts comprised of victim's restitution, supervision fees and other criminal justice funds. Manages a regional cost center authorizing purchases, monitoring budget compliance. Determines the personnel, supply, facility and equipment requirements of the region through the direction of subordinate administrators in inventory control and the budgetary process.
- Maintains contact and collaborates with a large variety of public officials both elected and appointed, heads of governmental agencies and state and local organizations involved in criminal justice concerns, serving as a liaison in the resolution of problems, coordination of services and developing mutual areas of support. This includes testimony before legislative committees and a full range of public relation activities regarding the Department's and Division's goals and objectives. Monitors and provides administrative direction to subordinate managers in regard to a variety of special community based programs, i.e. work release, community residential centers, sheriff's maintenance programs, intensive probation program and intensive incarceration/intensive parole programs, House Arrest and Electronic Surveillance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Employee will supervise Probation & Parole District Managers, Probation & Parole Program Manager and Administrative Assistant 4
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 $41.38 per hour.
Other Important Information:
- 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.
- This is a 24 hour facility.
- Applicants may be required to work shift work
- This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- 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.
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For further information about this vacancy contact:
Laura Guillory
Probation & Parole Human Resources Department
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Are you currently a permanent classified employee of the Department of Corrections/Corrections Services (Adult DOC)?
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Are you currently Louisiana POST certified?
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Do you possess a valid Louisiana driver's license?
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Do you have willingness and ability to handle and carry firearms?
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Have you reached your eighteenth birthday at the time of application?
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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?
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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?
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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 
