CORRECTIONS DEPUTY WARDEN 4

State of Louisiana; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, LA, seeks a Corrections Deputy Warden 4 to lead operations, security, and administrative functions of one of Louisiana's largest facilities.

This executive role directs facility management, policy implementation, and major custody divisions while maintaining a safe, compliant, and rehabilitative environment for staff and people in custody. Travel and staff coordination are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• The Deputy Warden 4 provides strategic leadership in facility management and policy development.
• Oversees major programmatic and custody divisions to ensure compliance with standards.
• Promotes a safe, secure, and rehabilitative environment for staff and individuals in custody.
• Responds to significant incidents and coordinates emergency responses 24/7.
• Supervises department managers and coordinates with prison enterprises and external agencies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Correctional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctorate

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

ELAYN HUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTER

St. Gabriel, 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.

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is seeking a highly motivated, seasoned correctional leader to serve as Corrections Deputy Warden 4, functioning as the facility’s Deputy Chief Administrator. This executive-level position plays a critical role in directing the overall operations, security, and administrative functions of one of Louisiana’s largest and most complex correctional institutions.

This position offers the opportunity to influence statewide correctional initiatives, support organizational excellence, and contribute directly to public safety and rehabilitation efforts within the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections.

Qualifications

Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the managerial level or above with direct-line supervisory responsibility over two or more subordinates:

• Five 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 four years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises; or A doctorate plus three 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

The Deputy Warden 4 provides strategic leadership in facility management; supports the Warden in developing and implementing operational policies; oversees major programmatic and custody divisions; ensures compliance with departmental standards; and promotes a safe, secure, and rehabilitative environment for staff and individuals in custody. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional judgment, advanced knowledge of correctional practices, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to lead diverse teams in a demanding, mission-focused environment.

• Serves as the chief administrator of the facility with responsibility for all operations in the absence of the Correction Warden 4.
• Supervises department managers, including business administrator, offender records, staff personnel managers, physician, and assistant wardens.
• Assists in coordination with prison enterprises of farm and industrial operations.
• Assists in directing and participates in facility responses to emergency situations including escapes and searches, work stoppages, hostage negotiations, and other violent and nonviolent disorders.
• Maintains written, verbal, and direct personal contact with headquarters executive and support staff offenders, families of offenders, units of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, and legal counsel for offenders, staff, and the state.
• Responds on a 24-hour a day basis to significant unusual occurrences at the facility.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • This is a 24-hour facility.
  • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

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.

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.
  • 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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Hilary Dugar

Human Resources Department

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

Ph: [phone]

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