CORRECTIONS MAJOR

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

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services is seeking a shift supervisor for Raymond Laborde Correctional Center in Cottonport, LA. The role oversees officers, enforces DOC regulations, and ensures security coverage across all areas.

The incumbent will supervise captains and lieutenants, review critical reports, and maintain compliance with PREA and ACA standards. This is a PERMANENT, classified position with detailed duties and 24-hour operations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Education options: high school diploma or GED; OR one year of experience; OR 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... PREA etc. (see full text)

Responsibilities

• Make rounds during duty, ensuring that officers under his supervision are performing their duties in accordance with D.O.C. regulations and RLCC Policy and Procedures.
• Ensures that security is available to cover all areas as mandated by ACA Standards. Inspects all security under his/ her supervision for proper dress code.
• Responsible for reviewing paperwork, including but not limited to, Warden's unusual occurrence reports, D.B. reports, inspections, timesheets, etc., generated during his/ her shift. Initial each document to verify the document is correct.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

RAYMOND LABORDE CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Cottonport, 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.

The incumbent of this position will serve as a shift supervisor at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center (RLCC) which is a Class 2 facility and has an operational capacity of 1,808 adult male offenders with all custody levels - minimum, medium and maximum. RLCC has 355 authorized position as well as staff employed on an unclassified and temporary basis.

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.

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:

• Make rounds during duty, ensuring that officers under his supervision are performing their duties in accordance with D.O.C. regulations and RLCC Policy and Procedures.
• Ensures that security is available to cover all areas as mandated by ACA Standards. Inspects all security under his/ her supervision for proper dress code.
• Responsible for reviewing paperwork, including but not limited to, Warden's unusual occurrence reports, D.B. reports, inspections, timesheets, etc., generated during his/ her shift. Initial each document to verify the document is correct.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Employee will work with Inmates and Security Staff.
• Employee will work for Corrections Lt. Colonel.

• Employee will supervise Captains & Lieutenants.

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 $31.67 per hour.

There is 'Premium Pay' for this position: A rate between $.50 an hour and $1.00 an hour for each 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 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:

Lauren Harmason

Human Resources Department

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