Corrections Shift Supervisor: Housing Unit Leader

State of Louisiana; Cottonport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services seeks a shift supervisor for Raymond Laborde Correctional Center in Cottonport, LA. The role oversees operations within a dormitory, housing unit, or the entire compound, ensuring security, order, and compliance with facility procedures.

This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees with permanent status, offering career advancement within a Class 2 facility that houses up to 1,808

Qualifications

• Two 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.
• Requires a high school diploma or GED, or an alternative: one year in any field, or six months of POST certified peace officer experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations within a dormitory, housing unit, or compound as a key shift supervisor to maintain safety and order at RLCC.

Skills

Security & custody

Shift supervision

Leadership & supervision

Offender rehabilitation

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services seeks a shift supervisor for Raymond Laborde Correctional Center in Cottonport, LA. The role oversees operations within a dormitory, housing unit, or the entire compound, ensuring security, order, and compliance with facility procedures.

This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees with permanent status, offering career advancement within a Class 2 facility that houses up to 1,808