CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT

State of Louisiana; Louisiana; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established public safety organization is seeking a dedicated individual for a supervisory role within its correctional services. This position involves overseeing security operations, ensuring adherence to protocols, and providing on-the-job training for staff. The ideal candidate will have a background in corrections or law enforcement, strong supervisory skills, and a commitment to maintaining safety and security standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community while working in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about public safety and ready to take on a leadership role, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a correctional or law enforcement setting required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security operations in a correctional institution.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Security Management

Crisis Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

POST Certification

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

Louisiana State Penitentiary

Angola, LA

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED BY PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF LA DPS&C – CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

This position may also be filled as:

• DETAIL: The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.

This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $23.03 per hour.

Premium Pay for this position:

A rate between $1.00 and $2.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

Exams and License Requirements:

• Applicants must have taken and passed the Corrections Lieutenant test (January 2013 or later) prior to the close of this announcement.
• 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.
• Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.

To apply for this vacancy: click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT.

• 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.
• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• Please list your security experience separately by job title so that years of higher levels of supervisory security experience may be calculated. Ex. Corrections Cadet/Sergeant/Master Sergeant, Corrections Lieutenant, Corrections Captain, etc.
• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
• Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
• This is a 24 hour facility.
• Applicants may be required to work shift work.

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 information about this job posting contact:

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

[e-mail]

Ph: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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:

1. Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
2. One year of experience in any field; OR
3. 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.

Function of Work: To perform supervisory security work in a correctional institution by reviewing operations and adherence to standards and procedures.

Level of Work: Supervisor.

Supervision Received: General from a Corrections Captain or higher level security officer.

Supervision Exercised: Direct line over Corrections Sergeant--Master, Corrections Sergeant, Corrections Cadet, and inmates assigned to Intensive Motivational Program Alternative Correctional Treatment (IMPACT) programs.

Location of Work: Department of Public Safety and Corrections; Corrections Services; state adult and juvenile correctional institutions.

Job Distinctions: Differs from Corrections Sergeant--Master by responsibilities as a first line supervisor of security officers of lesser rank, by reviewing operations for compliance with procedures or justification for deviation from standards for a small organizational unit, or by serving as an IMPACT drill instructor.

Differs from Corrections Captain by absence of responsibility for supervising a major organizational unit.

Conducts on-the-job training for staff.

Serves as the ranking security officer in a specialized treatment unit.

Serves as a recreation library supervisor at a large institution.

Serves as an internal affairs security officer charged with investigative responsibilities.

Serves as a shift supervisor of a small organizational unit in an institution.

Serves on institution disciplinary boards and reviews disciplinary actions taken on inmates or security personnel.

Organizes and conducts inspections and searches of inmates and their living and work areas.

Reviews reports of irregularities and disturbances submitted by subordinates and may determine a course of action.

Prepares reports for supervisory review.

Serves as an instructor at the Corrections Training Academy.

Performs special security functions within an institution as assigned.

IMPACT DRILL INSTRUCTOR: Trains, instructs, and commands IMPACT inmates in basic military movements and activities.

Evaluates IMPACT inmates' abilities and performance.

Assigns living quarters and sets basic privileges.

Conducts inmate counts and shakedowns for contraband material.

Conducts hygiene inspections of inmates several times daily to ensure compliance with regulations.

Marches inmates in military formation and calls cadence.

Leads, instructs, and participates in physical exercises twice daily which includes the daily 1.5-mile run.

Imposes physical discipline on IMPACT inmates within regulations.

Grades and monitors performance of IMPACT inmates, utilizing the grading system established by the department.

Assures that IMPACT inmates have no communication with general inmate population.

Teaches drill instructor course to inmates. (Course material involves development of productive attitudes, personal hygiene, self-discipline, self-esteem, basic grammar, etc.)

Writes reports and makes recommendations on program placement and discipline for IMPACT inmates.

Assures that daily activities of IMPACT inmates are conducted in a paramilitary fashion.

Investigates accidents and work-related injuries to determine causes and circumstances and to recommend remedial action.