CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT COLONEL

State of Louisiana; Cottonport (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services, Raymond Laborde Correctional Center in Cottonport, LA, invites qualified current LA DOC employees with permanent status to apply for the Assistant to the Unit Manager position. This is a promotional opportunity within a 24-hour facility.

The role supports unit security operations, oversees the Shift Majors, and ensures adherence to security procedures while contributing to the facility’s mission and public safety

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and directions to the Shift Majors who are assigned responsibility for the overall security on their assigned Unit.
• Make daily prison inspections and ensure that all security rules, regulations, and procedures are enforced.
• Ensure that appropriate security measures are in effect in all areas.

Education

High school diploma or GED, OR one year of experience in any field, OR six months of POST-certified peace officer

Job description

About This Job

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.

As Assistant to the Unit Manager at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center (RLCC), the incumbent will support operations within a Class 2 facility that houses 1,808 adult male offenders ranging from minimum to maximum custody. RLCC’s workforce includes 355 authorized positions, along with numerous contract-funded, unclassified, and WAE security staff who contribute to the institution’s mission.

Minimum Qualifications

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:

• 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.

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 Specification

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

Job Duties

• Responsible for giving appropriate guidance and directions to the Shift Majors who are assigned responsibility for the overall security on their assigned Unit
• Makes daily inspections of the prison and endures that all security rules, regulations, and procedures are being enforced.
• Ensures that appropriate security measures are in effect in all areas.

Work Environment

• Employee will work with Inmates and Security Staff
• Employee will work for Corrections Colonel
• Employee will supervise Majors.

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 $33.89 per hour.

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

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

Lauren Harmason

Human Resources Department

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Louisiana State Government Opportunity

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.

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

• 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

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