CORRECTIONS ASSISTANT WARDEN 4

State of Louisiana; Angola (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, LA seeks a Corrections Assistant Warden 4 to support daily operations of a major state facility. You will supervise security staff, coordinate institutional activities, and ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and standards.

The role emphasizes safety, accountability, integrity, and strong leadership under executive direction, with active collaboration with Warden and

Qualifications

• Four years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree plus three years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises.
• Doctorate plus two years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates institutional needs and maintains a security force for the Outcamps and Main Prison located at LSP. Provides direct supervision to subordinate Assistant Warden’s through regular conferences and informal daily contact.
• Coordinates work between institutional departments whose activities impact one another giving direction and leadership toward the achievement of goals and objective.
• Responsible for the assignment and reassignment of all security staff
• Interprets all Department of Corrections regulations and institutional policies and procedures to employees, managerial and supervisory staff, state and local officials, law enforcement entities, and the general public.
• Reviews institutional practices and procedures in light of Federal and State laws to reduce possible civil law suits. Recommends changes in Department Regulations and Penitentiary Directives as needed to improve the operations of the institution.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Full-time experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree + 3 years supervisory-level experience

Doctorate + 2 years supervisory-level experience

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY

Angola, 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 role requires a dedicated professional capable of managing complex correctional operations while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and integrity within Louisiana’s largest correctional facility.

The Louisiana State Penitentiary is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as a Corrections Assistant Warden 4, a key leadership position responsible for supporting the daily operations of one of the state’s largest and most complex correctional institutions.

This position plays a vital role in maintaining the safe, secure, and orderly operation of the facility while ensuring that institutional policies, procedures, and standards are consistently followed. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership ability, sound judgment, and a commitment to professionalism in a correctional environment where accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence are essential.

Working closely with executive leadership, the Corrections Assistant Warden 4 assists in directing and managing major operational functions of the institution, including security operations, staff supervision, and administrative oversight. The incumbent supports the Warden in coordinating institutional activities, ensuring compliance with departmental regulations, and promoting effective communication between staff, departments, and leadership.

This role requires a dedicated professional capable of managing complex correctional operations while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and integrity within Louisiana’s largest correctional facility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises plus one of the following:
• Six years of full-time experience in any field; or
• A bachelor's degree.
• A master's degree plus three years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises; or
• A doctorate plus two years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 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.

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

Job Duties

• Evaluates institutional needs and maintains a security force for the Outcamps and Main Prison located at LSP. Provides direct supervision to subordinate Assistant Warden’s through regular conferences and informal daily contact. Meets with them on a daily basis to discuss any problems, concerns, and decision making that may pertain to any matters outside the normal routine such as staff movement, inmate movement, weapons found, etc.
• Coordinates work between institutional departments whose activities impact one another giving direction and leadership toward the achievement of goals and objective.
• Responsible for the assignment and reassignment of all security staff
• Interprets all Department of Corrections regulations and institutional policies and procedures to employees, managerial and supervisory staff, state and local officials, law enforcement entities, and the general public.
• Reviews institutional practices and procedures in light of Federal and State laws to reduce possible civil law suits. Recommends changes in Department Regulations and Penitentiary Directives as needed to improve the operations of the institution.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work with adult male inmates of all custody levels – minimum, medium, maximum (death row) and protective custody.
• Will supervise maximum-security inmates and lower level security officers.

Position-Specific Details

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

• The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted, or may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Compensation

The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Other Important Information

• 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.

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.

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

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