Corrections Guard Therapeutic

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Feliciana Medical Complex in Jackson, Louisiana seeks a Corrections Guard Therapeutic to join its security team. This role supports residents and staff, with responsibilities spanning identification checks, preventing contraband, and conducting security rounds.

Applicants must have at least six months of experience in forensic, behavioral, correctional, or penal settings, and must be at least 18 years old. A felony conviction or indictment disqualifier applies unless relief is granted.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in a forensic, behavioral, correctional, or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, clinical care or rehabilitation of offenders.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• An applicant who has been convicted of 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

• Checking identification of persons seeking access to the facility, providing direction, information and assistance in a helpful and tactful manner
• Following facility policies in controlling and preventing contraband on facility grounds
• Performing security checks of facility grounds, all buildings and parking lots periodically, referring problems to proper authority
• Answering the Villa Feliciana Medical Complex main phone line and transferring or directing all calls
• Transporting residents to appointments
• Responding to security calls when necessary
• Performing other related duties in order to maintain smooth operation of the facility

Job description

Villa Feliciana Medical Complex (VFMC), nestled in the heart of East Feliciana Parish in Jackson, Louisiana, provides compassionate, high-quality services to individuals living with chronic diseases, disabilities, terminal illnesses, and infectious conditions such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Our goal is to create a homelike, safe environment where every patient receives personalized care designed to improve their quality of life.

We are looking for a Corrections Guard Therapeutic to join our security team - a proactive, people-oriented, goal-minded and focused team that drives our mission forward. The Corrections Guard Therapeutic plays a key role in the smooth operation of the security department. This position works closely with residents and employees. Assisting each with different tasks on a daily basis.

If you are driven, a self-starter and ready to make an impact - this could be the opportunity for you!

Six months of experience in a forensic, behavioral, correctional, or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, clinical care or rehabilitation of offenders.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.


• An applicant who has been convicted of 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.

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

Job Duties

• Checking identification of persons seeking access to the facility, providing direction, information and assistance in a helpful and tactful manner


• Following facility policies in controlling and preventing contraband on facility grounds


• Performing security checks of facility grounds, all buildings and parking lots periodically, referring problems to proper authority


• Answering the Villa Feliciana Medical Complex main phone line and transferring or directing all calls


• Transporting residents to appointments


• Responding to security calls when necessary


• Performing other related duties in order to maintain smooth operation of the facility

Position-Specific Details

Location: This vacancy is located in the Security Department of LDH/OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, Jackson, Louisiana

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Schedule: Varies

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $4.00 per hour

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and background check.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Lacey Bradham, Marsha Perry or Tamekia Miles

Villa Feliciana Medical Complex

5002 Hwy 10

Jackson, LA 70748

225-634-4011 or 225-634-4013

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.