CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT

State of Louisiana; Cottonport (LA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services is seeking a Shift Supervisor at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center in Cottonport, LA. The role oversees dormitory operations, trains officers, and ensures safety and security across the facility.

Applicants must have two years of correctional or related experience or equivalent law enforcement background, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license. This is a 24-hour facility with potential shift work.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal institution with responsibility for security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders, or in law enforcement or security.
• Must meet necessary special requirements including PREA and age requirements.
• Possession of a current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assigns daily posts and responsibilities to subordinate officers to ensure proper staffing levels and security coverage.
• Provides on-the-job training and guidance to ensure officers understand duties and performance expectations.
• Counsels staff and offenders on daily operational or behavioral issues affecting safety and unit functioning.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

https://doc.la.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.

This position serves as a key shift supervisor responsible for overseeing operations within a dormitory, housing unit, or compound at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center (RLCC). RLCC is a Class 2 correctional facility housing up to 1,808 adult male offenders ranging from minimum to maximum custody.

Two 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.

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 Duties

• Assigns daily posts and responsibilities to subordinate officers to ensure proper staffing levels and consistent security coverage throughout the facility.
• Provides on-the-job training and guidance to ensure officers fully understand their duties, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Counsels staff and offenders on daily operational or behavioral issues, addressing concerns that may impact safety, security, or the overall functioning of the institution.

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 $26.79 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.

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:

Lauren Harmason

Human Resources Department

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