CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT COLONEL

State of Louisiana; Kinder (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services in Kinder, LA seeks a Corrections Lieutenant Colonel to oversee institutional operations, supervise staff, and enforce safety and administrative standards. The role leads daily facility operations, manages post orders, and ensures readiness for incidents.

The position requires four years in corrections, law enforcement, or related security work, with a high school diploma or GED option, and offers a Special Entrance

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Serves as Weekend Duty Officer for the entire prison on a rotating basis.
• Directs shift supervisors, approves schedules, mentors' security personnel, and acts as a response team leader during critical incidents.
• Assists the Corrections Colonel with unit management, enforces institutional regulations, reviews logbooks, and mandates unannounced searches and safety checks.

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.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.

Allen Correctional Center is seeking a motivated and energetic individual to serve as a Corrections Lieutenant Colonel. This position is a key supervisory role responsible for directing overall institutional operations, supervising personnel, and enforcing safety and administrative standards. Leads daily facility operations, oversees shift coverage, manages post orders, and ensures overall operational readiness.

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.

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

Job Duties:

• Serves as Weekend Duty Officer for the entire prison on a rotating basis.
• Directs shift supervisors, approves schedules, mentors' security personnel, and acts as a response team leader during critical incidents.
• Assists the Corrections Colonel with unit management, enforces institutional regulations, reviews logbooks, and mandates unannounced searches and safety checks.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.

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.

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 further information about this vacancy contact:

Samantha Jefferson

Human Resources Department

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