CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT

State of Louisiana

Kinder (LA)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 58,000

Full time

14 days+

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Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services at Allen Correctional Center in Kinder, LA is seeking a Corrections Lieutenant to oversee staff, manage daily security operations, monitor inmate movement, and respond to emergencies. This role promotes professionalism and accountability within a 24-hour facility.

Promotion opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees with permanent status; compensation includes a Special Entrance Rate of $26.79/hour

Qualifications

Two years of experience in correctional, behavioral, or penal institutions with security responsibilities or in law enforcement 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.

Responsibilities

Provide direct oversight of inmate behavior and daily activities, enforcing facility rules and regulations.
Lead, mentor, and develop staff within assigned areas through guidance and training.
Ensure operational excellence by completing detailed reports and managing daily security functions.

Skills

Staff supervision

Emergency response

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

POST certified peace officer

Job description

About This Job

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services https://doc.la.gov/ ALLEN CORRECTIONAL CENTER Kinder, 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.

Allen Correctional Center is seeking a motivated and energetic individual to serve as a Corrections Lieutenant. This position is a key supervisory role responsible for overseeing correctional staff, managing daily security operations, monitoring inmate movement, and responding to emergencies. The Lieutenant ensures compliance with LDPS&C policies and standards while serving as a shift leader who mentors staff and promotes professionalism and accountability.

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 Duties and Other Information

Provide direct oversight of inmate behavior and daily activities, enforcing facility rules and regulations to maintain a safe, secure, and orderly environment.
Lead, mentor, and develop staff within assigned areas by providing guidance, training, and ongoing support to promote team effectiveness and professional growth.
Ensure operational excellence by completing detailed reports, reviewing operational logs, and managing daily security functions to uphold safety, security, and efficient facility operations.

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.

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.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Contact Information

Samantha Jefferson

Human Resources Department

Samantha.Jefferson@la.gov

Ph: (337) 639-2943

Fax: (225) 342-5968

Benefits

Insurance Coverage

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

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

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

Career Opportunities

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.

Job Specification

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

Additional Eligibility Questions

Are you currently a permanent classified employee of the Louisiana Department of Corrections/Corrections Services (Adult DOC)?

If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Corrections Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Human Resources Office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.

Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
No. Do not contact my employers, past or present, and DO NOT CONSIDER ME as a candidate for employment.