PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER 1/2/3-JUVENILE
Salary
$3,445.87 - $6,316.27 Monthly
Location
Hammond, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
403FO3-223359-GOL
Department
Office of Juvenile Justice
Opening Date
07/14/2026
Closing Date
7/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Office of Juvenile Justice
Hammond Regional Office
42381 Deluxe Plaza, Hammond, LA 70403
https://ojj.la.gov/location/hammond-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:
Communicating Effectively: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.
Demonstrating Accountability: Owns results, meets standards, and responds to feedback professionally.
Making Accurate Judgments: Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions using available info, context, and trade-offs.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.
Adapting to Change: Adjusts quickly and stays effective during change.
Minimum Qualifications
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 bachelors 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 drivers 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
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Hammond Regional Office in Hammond, 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 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.
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.
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.
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 Drivers 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:
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):
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Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice?
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Have you ever been 1) Convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony; 2) Are currently under indictment of a felony charge; or 3) Have been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
03
If YES, give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If NO, enter N/A.
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Do you have willingness and ability to handle and carry firearms?
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Do you have the willingness and ability to complete Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum?
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AC - 26: Adapting to Change - How well do you stay flexible and adjust your behavior or work when things change?
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AC - 26: Adapting to Change - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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DA - 26: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?
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DA - 26: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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MAJ - 26: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?
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MAJ - 26: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated thiscompetency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.)
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If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.
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Have you ever been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)?
Required Question
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm