CORRECTIONS CAPTAIN

State of Louisiana; Cottonport (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services in Cottonport is seeking an Assistant Shift Supervisor at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center. The role supports daily operations in a 1,908-offender facility, across custody levels, with a focus on security and staff oversight.

This is a promotional opportunity for permanent LA DOC employees; compensation includes a Special Entrance Rate of $29.60 per hour plus premium pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of experience in any field, or six months of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer.
• One year of this experience must be equivalent in scope to a Corrections Lieutenant in the State service.

Responsibilities

• Makes daily inspections of areas under supervision to ensure compliance with security policies and proper performance by officers.
• Investigates unusual occurrences and determines appropriate action.
• Coordinates personnel assignments for the Shift Supervisor to ensure proper coverage; counsels officers and conducts daily inspections.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

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.

As an Assistant Shift Supervisor at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center (RLCC), the incumbent will support the oversight of daily operations within a facility that houses 1,908 adult male offenders spanning all custody levels, from minimum to maximum.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
• One year of experience in any field; OR
• Six months of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer.

One year 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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Makes daily inspections of areas under his/ her supervision to ensure compliance with prevailing security policies and practices as well as to determine that all officers are properly performing their duties.
• Investigates unusual occurrences and may determine and appropriate course of action.
• Coordinates all personnel assignments for the Shift Supervisor to ensure proper coverage for each post. Counsels subordinate officers regarding any problems they may have. Conducts daily inspection of officers.

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 a position becomes available.

Compensation

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $29.60 per hour.

There is ‘Premium Pay’ for this position

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

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.

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

Lauren Harmason

Human Resources Department

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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

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others