Corrections Deputy

East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office; Elm Grove Garden (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking a Corrections Deputy to join the EBR Parish Prison. The role focuses on maintaining safety, supervising inmates, and enforcing facility rules. Candidates should have sound judgment, strong ethics, self-motivation, good people skills and pride in their accomplishments.

A high school diploma and a valid Louisiana driver's license are required. Shift work includes 12-hour rotating shifts, nights and weekends; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• No felony convictions and no adult perjury, false statement or moral turpitude offenses; other arrests reviewed case by case.
• Valid Louisiana driver's license; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates and monitor activity to maintain order.
• Enforce rules and administer disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensure security and respond to emergencies.
• Document incidents and maintain accurate records.
• Interact with inmates to guide behavior and provide support.
• Participate in ongoing training to improve correctional practices.

Skills

Sound judgment

Ethics

Self-motivation

People skills

Pride in accomplishments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for enthusiastic employees to work in the EBR Parish Prison. Candidates should have sound judgement, strong ethics, self-motivation, good people skills and pride in their accomplishments.

A Corrections Deputy's job duties involve maintaining the safety and security of inmates in a correctional facility. Responsibilities include supervising inmates, enforcing rules, maintaining order, and ensuring the facility is secure.

Hours and Shifts

12 Hour rotating shifts, including nights and weekends

Overtime Required

As needed

Key aspects of a Corrections Officer role

• Supervision and Monitoring: Observing and monitoring inmate behavior, movement, and activities to prevent disturbances and ensure compliance with rules.
• Enforcement of Rules and Regulations: Administering disciplinary actions for rule violations, maintaining order, and ensuring adherence to facility policies.
• Security and Safety: Conducting searches, maintaining security, and responding to emergencies to ensure a safe environment for both staff and inmates.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of inmate activities, incidents, and observations.
• Interactions with Inmates: Building relationships with inmates, mediating conflicts, and providing guidance to promote positive behavior.
• Training and Development: Participating in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge related to correctional practices and procedures.

Qualifications

The incumbent must be a minimum age of 18 years; have a high school diploma or equivalent; no felony convictions and no convictions of perjury, false statement or moral turpitude charge as an adult. All other arrests and convictions will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Must have good moral character as determined by a background investigation. Incumbent must maintain a valid Louisiana Drivers License.

Compensation and Benefits

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes a pension, 100% employer paid health, vision and life insurance for our employees, Dental, Disability, Cancer, Accident and Critical Illness insurance coverage for employees and their families is available for employee purchase through payroll deductions, as well as a free Employee Health Clinic, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and Paid-time-off (PTO)

All applicants will be subject to a criminal history check, education and employment verification, polygraph examination, psychological risk assessment and pre-employment medical exam and drug test.

Disqualifiers

• Felony conviction
• Convictions of perjury, false statements, or moral turpitude as an adult
• Illegal marijuana use in the last 12 months
• Illegal use of prescription drugs in the last 24 months
• Any use of illegal drugs (other than marijuana) in the last 24 months

Note: Any falsification, omission or misrepresentation of information during the selection process will disqualify you from further consideration. Drug use will be discussed during the truth verification stage of the selection process.