Senior Corrections Leader – Juvenile Justice & LAMOD

State of Louisiana; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice in Louisiana seeks a confident Corrections Lieutenant Colonel to lead staff, reinforce LAMOD principles, and drive high-quality therapeutic programming for youth at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie.

The role requires four years in correctional or related settings and at least one year at a level comparable to a Corrections Captain. A valid driver’s license is required. This is a full-time, probationary appointment in a mission-driven agency.

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 plus one of the following.
• One year of experience in any field; OR
• Six months of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, assign workloads, provide coaching and performance feedback, complete evaluations, and issue corrective actions when needed.
• Observe Group Leaders in the dorms, reinforce a positive, treatment-focused culture aligned with Louisiana Model for Secure Care (LAMOD).
• Coordinate the Skills Building Program and ensure staff follow policy, maintain youth portfolios, and support program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the Recreation Therapist to plan and implement recreation and incentive-based activities consistent with LAMOD principles.
• Provide ongoing staff training, including pre-service, in-service, senior assessments, and one-on-one coaching; serve as a LAMOD trainer.
• Ensure Group Leaders complete required LAMOD assessments, compliance tools, documentation, and meeting participation.
• Support policy development, long-range planning, and facility-wide LAMOD implementation.
• Conduct and participate in audits, set deadlines for action plans, review submissions, and keep leadership informed of progress.
• Prepare accurate reports, maintain strong communication, and assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Corrections leadership

LAMOD knowledge

Staff coaching

Policy implementation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Office of Juvenile Justice in Louisiana seeks a confident Corrections Lieutenant Colonel to lead staff, reinforce LAMOD principles, and drive high-quality therapeutic programming for youth at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie.

The role requires four years in correctional or related settings and at least one year at a level comparable to a Corrections Captain. A valid driver’s license is required. This is a full-time, probationary appointment in a mission-driven agency.