Promotional: Corrections Lieutenant – Shift Supervisor

State of Louisiana; Cottonport (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services seeks a supervisor on shift for Raymond Laborde Correctional Center in Cottonport, LA. The role involves directing daily security operations, training officers, and counseling staff and offenders to maintain safe, secure facility conditions.

The position is a permanent, classified detail with a special entrance rate and premium pay based on years of service.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Makes daily assignments to subordinate officers to insure adequate security at each post.
• Conducts on the job training making certain officers understand duties and responsibilities.
• Councils staff and offenders in daily situational problems that could affect the Institution in an adverse manner.

Skills

Security/Custody

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services seeks a supervisor on shift for Raymond Laborde Correctional Center in Cottonport, LA. The role involves directing daily security operations, training officers, and counseling staff and offenders to maintain safe, secure facility conditions.

The position is a permanent, classified detail with a special entrance rate and premium pay based on years of service.