Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor)

County of San Juan; Oakdale (LA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Juan seeks a Correctional Counselor to develop and implement programs within the unit to meet inmates' individual needs, including both individual and group counseling. Location is Oakdale, Louisiana.

As part of the intake process, the counselor must interview newly admitted inmates. The position is full-time and permanent, with pay from $65,545 to $84,579 per year and announced open from 11/04/2026 to 11/12/2026.

Qualifications

• Develops and implements programs within the unit to meet the individual needs of inmates.
• Conducts interviews with newly admitted inmates during intake and orientation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement counseling programs for inmates (individual and group).
• Interview newly admitted inmates during intake and orientation.
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate with institutional staff to ensure program compliance.

Job description

From the posting: The Correctional Counselor develops and implements programs within the unit to meet the individual needs of the inmates confined, to include individual as well as group counseling. As part of the institution intake process (Admissions & Orientation), must interview newly admitted inmates.

Location: Oakdale, Louisiana

Pay (as posted): $65,545 - $84,579 per year

Schedule / appointment: Full-time; Permanent

Announcement dates: Open 11/04/2026 to 11/12/2026

• Open to (per the announcement): The public; Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
• The announcement refers to veterans preference ("Candidates within the top-quality category and who are eligible for veterans preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles"). Read "How you will be evaluated" on USAJOBS for how it applies
• Announcement number OAX-27-13109269; control number 891599400

Verified open on USAJOBS.gov, the federal government's official job site, on Nov 6, 2026 (ET).