CORRECTIONS MAJOR

Promotional Opportunity At Raymond Laborde Correctional Center

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections Corrections Services

Raymond Laborde Correctional Center

Cottonport, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

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 giving appropriate guidance and direction to subordinates. Ensure all subordinates have received the required training. Make recommendations to the Corrections Lieutenant Colonel regarding personnel action on subordinate employees such as granting of permanent status, disciplinary actions, promotions and performance appraisals of security employees. Counsel employees regarding matters such as rule infraction, leave usage, job performance, employee grievances, etc. Maintain performance appraisal files on all subordinates. Prepare supervisory reports of accident on subordinates. Reviews post orders and related procedures and makes recommendations as needed for revisions to existing policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Ensures all institutional policies and procedures are adhered to by both offenders and free personnel.

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 : 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) (Part 115 : 17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations 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.

Notify superior of any unusual incidents / occurrences and make recommendations as to the handling of violent offenders or other disciplinary problems. Responds to emergency situations and assists in bringing the emergency under control. Assesses the situation and initiates proper disposition of offenders involved.

Appointment Type : Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

Compensation : This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $26.37 per hour. There is 'Premium Pay' for this position : A rate between $.50 and $1.00 an hour for each hour worked based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay. IMPORTANT : In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering 'YES' to the PREA question. 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.

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. Please list your security experience separately by job title so that years of higher levels of supervisory security experience may be calculated. Ex. Corrections Cadet / Sergeant / Master Sergeant, Corrections Lieutenant, Corrections Captain, etc. 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. To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability. For further information about this vacancy, contact : Lauren Harmason, Human Resources Department, Lauren.Harmason@la.gov, Ph : (318) 876-4231, Fax : (225) 342-5968.