CORRECTIONS MAJOR

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays

4/10 work schedule

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Baton Rouge seeks a Corrections Major in the Internal Affairs Division to conduct investigations, interview staff and inmates, and prepare comprehensive reports for state officials. The role emphasizes strong communication, analytical thinking, and rigorous adherence to PREA and safety standards.

The position requires 4+ years in a related field, plus education and legal prerequisites; it offers professional growth,

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal institution with responsibility for security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders, or in law enforcement or security.
• Two years of this experience must be equivalent to a Corrections Lieutenant in State service.
• Must be at least 18 years old; possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Interview State Employees, inmates, and civilians related to cases; conduct effective interviews.
• Prepare detailed written reports for the Chief of Operations; review institution reports and conclusions.
• Analyze data, review policies, and provide reports and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Interviewing

Report writing

Communication

Investigations

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year experience in any field

Six months law enforcement POST certified officer

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

Headquarters Offices

Baton Rouge, LA

This position is located in the Secretary's Office - Adult Services/Internal Affairs section.

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 for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

This Corrections Major position, located in the Internal Affairs Division of DPS&C Headquarters, will fulfill the role of an administrative and criminal investigator.

This job is a perfect fit for a professional investigator, who communicates with government employees and prison inmates to question and evaluate processes in various environments, to provide detailed reports for state officials.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

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.

Two years of this experience must have been in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity of work performed to a Corrections Lieutenant in the 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

Interviewing – Majors assigned to a role in the Internal Affairs Division will be required to interview State Employees, inmates, and civilians related to their case assignment. The Major must have good communication and listening skills to conduct successful interviews.

Report Writing – Majors must complete detailed written reports for the Chief of Operations at DPS&C Headquarters. Commonly, Majors are asked to review an institution's report and conclusions. Often, Majors are required to document their full investigations and provide comprehensive conclusions to administrators.

Work Environment

The Corrections Major in the Internal Affairs Division of Headquarters will work alongside their peers as they work individually and as a team to complete investigations, analyze data, and review policies to provide reports and recommendations to the Chief of Operations.

Position Specific Details

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Compensation

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $31.67 per hour.

This position also offers premium pay...

A rate up to $1.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

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 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:

Megan Coco

Human Resources Department

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