Job Description

Salary

$3,445.86 - $6,316.00 Monthly

Location

Lake Charles, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

403FO6-215070-GOL

Department

Office of Juvenile Justice

Opening Date

11/20/2025

Closing Date

11/27/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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Office of Juvenile Justice

Lake Charles Regional Office

807 W. Pines Dr., Lake Charles, Louisiana

https://ojj.la.gov/location/lake-charles-region

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 Officer-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 law.

Minimum Qualifications

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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:

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 may require the incumbent to handle and carry firearms.



Willingness and ability to complete the Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum.

Job Specification

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The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:

Probation and Parole Officer 1

Monitor youth compliance with court-ordered conditions under direct supervision Conduct risk assessments and assist in developing supervision plans Perform home and field visits to observe behavior and environment Collaborate with families, schools, and service providers to support youth development Maintain detailed case documentation and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders

Probation and Parole Officer 2

Independently manage a caseload of youth under community supervision Administer evidence-based practices in line with juvenile justice standards Recommend interventions, treatment referrals, and community resources Participate in court proceedings and provide expert testimony when needed Mentor entry-level officers and contribute to team performance initiatives

Probation and Parole Officer 3

Lead complex cases involving high-risk youth Develop and implement specialized supervision strategies and treatment plans Serve as a liaison between juvenile justice partners and community organizations Provide training and technical guidance to junior officers Analyze outcomes and contribute to policy and program improvements


Position-Specific Details:

Work Location:

This vacancy is located at the Lake Charles Regional Office in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Appointment Type:

Full-time, probational

Career Progression:

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

Compensation:

These positions have a

Special Entrance Rate (SER)

at each level.

The Probation and Parole Officer 1 Juvenile has a SER of $1,590.40 Biweekly.

The Probation and Parole Officer 2 Juvenile has a SER of $1,701.60 Biweekly.

The Probation and Parole Officer 3 Juvenile has a SER of $2,084.80 Biweekly.

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 will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.



How To Apply:

N

o Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

Garilyn.London@LA.gov

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

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

.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: 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.

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 Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's 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*
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others