Corrections Major: Lead & Elevate Facility Operations

State of Louisiana; Kinder (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services at Allen Correctional Center in Kinder, LA seeks a Corrections Major. This promotional opportunity requires four years in corrections or related fields, with two years in a role equivalent to a Corrections Lieutenant.

A valid driver’s license is required and the job involves supervising captains, lieutenants, and officers. DETAIL OF A permanent, classified position with SER pay and potential premium pay.

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 have been in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity to a Corrections Lieutenant in the State service.
• Possession of a current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop staff schedules, mentor subordinate staff.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct daily operations of the assigned area of the facility.
• Monitor facility conditions including sanitation and food services.

Skills

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Operations oversight

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services at Allen Correctional Center in Kinder, LA seeks a Corrections Major. This promotional opportunity requires four years in corrections or related fields, with two years in a role equivalent to a Corrections Lieutenant.

A valid driver’s license is required and the job involves supervising captains, lieutenants, and officers. DETAIL OF A permanent, classified position with SER pay and potential premium pay.