Corrections Major

Rayburn Correctional Center Promotion

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections Corrections Services

Rayburn Correctional Center

Angie, LA

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career. Custody, care, and control of male inmates at a medium security facility and to provide supervision to subordinate supervisors and officers.

While serving as the shift supervisor, the incumbent will work with a diverse group of skilled security supervisors and officers. Every day is different.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders, or in law enforcement or security plus one of the following : 1. Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR 2. One year of experience in any field; OR 3. Six months of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer. Two years of this experience must have been in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity of work performed to a Corrections Lieutenant in the State service. Necessary special requirements include : 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. In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Possession of a current driver's license.

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 :

Responsible for the overall supervision of the institution's security areas during their assigned shift.

Assures that count procedures are followed and that all security rules and regulations are complied with by both offenders and free personnel.

Makes certain adequate supplies are on hand and will oversee the issuance of clothing and medication.

This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to walk, stand, and run for different durations and / or distances. The incumbent should have good communication skills, the ability to maintain awareness of surroundings at all times, and good attention to detail.

Supervise : Directly supervises the Shift Captain.

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type : DETAIL OF A permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

• An employee selected for detail may be permanently promoted to this position if the position becomes available.

Compensation : This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $26.37 per hour.

This position also offers premium pay : A rate between $.50 and $1.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

Other Important Information :

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.