CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT COLONEL (144270)

DOC-David Wade Correctional Center; Homer (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

David Wade Correctional Center in Homer, LA seeks a Lieutenant Colonel to oversee investigations including contraband and officer/inmate relations. You will log and store evidence and collaborate with the Warden and Deputy Warden.

Requires four years in corrections/security and the option of a high school diploma or GED, or related experience; a POST certified peace officer is a plus. This is a 24-hour facility with a SER rate of $33.89 per hour.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in corrections, behavioral, or penal institutions with security responsibility.
• Experience in law enforcement or security plus one of the listed education options.
• Must meet PREA, DV, or felony restrictions and be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Oversee investigations related to contraband and officer/inmate relations.
• Ensure evidence is logged and stored properly; work with Warden and Deputy Warden.
• Prepare reports and coordinate confidential updates with Wardens.

Skills

Investigations

Security

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POST certification

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

DAVID WADE CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Homer, 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 an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

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

David Wade Correctional Center is looking to detail individual to Lieutenant Colonel who will be assigned to investigations. This position will be overseeing investigations pertaining to contraband, officer/inmate unprofessional relationships, conflict of interest, death of inmates, etc., ensuring all evidence is logged and stored properly. The position will work closely with the Warden and Deputy Warden.

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.

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

Job Duties

• Completing reports and unusual occurrences on daily basis.
• Meeting with Wardens concerning confidential updates to new and pending investigations
• Communicating with employees and inmate population

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Employee will work with all employees and inmate population.

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.

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:

Dena Clark

Human Resources Department

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