CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT COLONEL-LAMOD COORDINATOR

Office of Juvenile Justice; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice at the Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie in Bunkie, LA seeks a confident Corrections Lieutenant Colonel to lead staff, uphold LAMOD principles, and guide high-quality therapeutic programming for youth.

This senior role requires four years in correctional or related fields, with options including a high school diploma or POST-certified officer status, and responsibilities spanning supervision, training, policy development, and audits.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal institution with responsibility for security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders.
• One of: 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 role equivalent in scope to a Corrections Captain in State service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, assign workloads, coach, evaluate, and issue corrective actions when needed.
• Observe Group Leaders in the dorms, provide feedback on professionalism and youth interaction, and reinforce a positive, treatment-focused culture aligned with Louisiana Model for Secure Care (LAMOD).
• Coordinate the Skills Building Program and ensure staff follow policy, maintain youth portfolios, and support program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the Recreation Therapist to plan and implement recreation and incentive-based activities consistent with LAMOD principles.
• Provide ongoing staff training, including pre-service, in-service, senior assessments, and one-on-one coaching; serve as a LAMOD trainer.
• Ensure Group Leaders complete required LAMOD assessments, compliance tools, documentation, and meeting participation.
• Support policy development, long-range planning, and facility-wide LAMOD implementation.
• Conduct and participate in audits, set deadlines for action plans, review submissions, and keep leadership informed of progress.
• Prepare accurate reports, maintain strong communication, and assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Coaching

Performance feedback

LAMOD training

Education

High school diploma or GED

POST certified peace officer

Job description

Office of Juvenile Justice

Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie

1536 Bordelon Road, Bunkie, LA 71322

https://ojj.la.gov/location/acadiana-center-for-youth-bunkie

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a confident, mission-driven Corrections Lieutenant Colonel to lead staff, strengthen facility culture, and support high-quality therapeutic programming for youth. This is a key leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accountability and teamwork, and is passionate about shaping a safe, structured, and treatment-focused facility.

As a Corrections Lieutenant Colonel, you’ll guide frontline staff, reinforce LAMOD principles, and help create an environment where youth can grow and staff can succeed. If you’re energized by meaningful leadership, committed to professional excellence, and ready to make a lasting impact across units, this role offers a powerful opportunity to lead with purpose.

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

• Supervise staff, assign workloads, provide coaching and performance feedback, complete evaluations, and issue corrective actions when needed.
• Observe Group Leaders in the dorms, provide feedback on professionalism and youth interaction, and reinforce a positive, treatment-focused culture aligned with Louisiana Model for Secure Care (LAMOD).
• Coordinate the Skills Building Program and ensure staff follow policy, maintain youth portfolios, and support program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the Recreation Therapist to plan and implement recreation and incentive-based activities consistent with LAMOD principles.
• Provide ongoing staff training, including pre-service, in-service, senior assessments, and one-on-one coaching; serve as a LAMOD trainer.
• Ensure Group Leaders complete required LAMOD assessments, compliance tools, documentation, and meeting participation.
• Support policy development, long-range planning, and facility-wide LAMOD implementation.
• Conduct and participate in audits, set deadlines for action plans, review submissions, and keep leadership informed of progress.
• Prepare accurate reports, maintain strong communication, and assist with special projects as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full-time, probational

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)

The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

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