Corrections Lt. Colonel: Lead Facility Operations

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 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