CORRECTIONS CAPTAIN

Grambling State University; Cottonport (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services seeks an Assistant Shift Supervisor at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center in Cottonport, LA. This 24-hour facility requires leadership, inspections, and enforcement of security policies.

The role includes coordinating officer assignments, investigating incidents, and counseling staff. Eligible applicants must meet education/experience requirements and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal institution with responsibility for security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders, or in law enforcement.
• 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 equivalent in responsibility to a Corrections Lieutenant in the State service.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Correctional experience

Law enforcement experience

Driver's license

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.

The incumbent of this position will serve as an Assistant Shift Supervisor at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center (RLCC) which is an adult male correctional institution with an operational capacity of 1,908 offenders with all custody levels - minimum, medium and maximum.

Three 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:

• 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.

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

Job Responsibilities

• Makes daily inspections of areas under his/her supervision to insure 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 insure proper coverage for each post. Counsels subordinate officers regarding any problems they may have. Conducts daily inspection of officers.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: Promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.


• 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 $.50an hour and $1.00an 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.

‎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.

Contact Information

• Lauren Harmason


• Human Resources Department


• [e-mail]


• Ph: [phone]


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