CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for years of service

SER $26.79/hr

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services, Dixon Correctional Institute, Jackson, LA, is seeking a Shift Supervisor to manage custody and security within a 24-hour facility. You will oversee inmate movement, inspections, and security operations in living and work areas, ensuring compliance and safety.

The role requires handling 12-hour shifts, with appointment options including probation or a promotion of a permanent Louisiana state employee; POST-certified

Qualifications

• Two years in a correctional/penal institution or law enforcement with responsibility for security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders.
• Minimum education requirements: high school diploma or GED; OR one year of experience; OR six months of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer.

Responsibilities

• SERVES AS A SHIFT SUPERVISOR
• Provide custody and control of inmates in a penal institution.
• Organizes and conducts inspections and searches of inmates and their living and work areas.
• Performs special security functions within an institution as assigned.
• Will be expected to work 12-HOUR SHIFTS.

Skills

Correctional/security experience

POST certified peace officer

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About This Job

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services https://doc.la.gov/ DIXON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE Jackson, 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 an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’sMAYbe an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• SERVES AS A SHIFT SUPERVISOR
• Provide custody and control of inmates in a penal institution.
• Organizes and conducts inspections and searches of inmates and their living and work areas.
• Performs special security functions within an institution as assigned.
• Will be expected to work 12-HOUR SHIFTS.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.

Compensation

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $26.79 per hour.

There is Premium Pay for this position

A rate between $0.50 and $1.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

Work Environment

• Supervises lower-level personnel such as Corrections Master Sergeant, Corrections Sergeant and Corrections Cadet.

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.

For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact

Christy Rossin

Human Resources Department

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Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others