CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT COLONEL

State of Louisiana; Angola (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, LA, seeks a Corrections Lieutenant Colonel to provide executive leadership within the corrections facility. The role supports the Chief of Security, overseeing unit management, security coordination, and staff development to sustain safe operations.

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and dedication to professional standards while ensuring staff welfare and policy compliance in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• Four 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 plus one of the following.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief of Security in supervising the unit management system of security.
• Plan security procedures and regulations for the care, custody and control of inmates.
• Supervise all security functions and staff with knowledge of regulations and directives.
• Address complaints from inmates and guide to appropriate staff for resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Security operations

Staff supervision

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

Angola, LA

https://doc.la.gov/

Louisiana State Penitentiary

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.

The Louisiana State Penitentiary is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to serve as Corrections Lieutenant Colonel, a key leadership role within the institution. This position is critical to maintaining effective prison operations within a secure correctional environment while ensuring strong employee relations, policy compliance, and workforce development.

As one of Louisiana’s largest correctional institutions, Louisiana State Penitentiary relies on experienced leaders who can support staff and uphold the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to supporting the men and women who work to maintain safety and order within the facility.

In this role, the incumbent will assist the Chief of Security in overseeing the unit management system of security. Responsibilities include performing highly responsible supervisory and administrative security work involving the organization, coordination, and direction of institutional security operations to ensure the safe and effective management of the facility.

Qualifications & Experience

Four 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.

One year of this experience must have been in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity of work performed to a Corrections Captain in State service.

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

• Incumbent will assist the Chief of Security in supervision of the unit management system of security by performing highly responsible supervisory and administrative security work in the organization, coordination and direction of security.
• Duties involve responsibility for assisting in the planning of security procedures and regulations for the care, custody and control of inmates.
• Supervise all security functions and security staff. Required to have extensive knowledge of mandatory security posts, department regulations and penitentiary directives.
• Address all complaints or problems from the inmates and take corrective action if necessary or guide them to the appropriate staff for resolution.

Work Environment

• Work with adult male inmates of all custody levels – minimum, medium, maximum (death row) and protective custody.
• Supervise will supervise maximum-security inmates and lower level security officers.

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.

Other Important Information

• 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.

Contact Information

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

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