Therapeutic Corrections Security Officer

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Feliciana Medical Complex in Jackson, Louisiana seeks a Corrections Guard Therapeutic to join its security team. This role supports residents and staff, with responsibilities spanning identification checks, preventing contraband, and conducting security rounds.

Applicants must have at least six months of experience in forensic, behavioral, correctional, or penal settings, and must be at least 18 years old. A felony conviction or indictment disqualifier applies unless relief is granted.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in a forensic, behavioral, correctional, or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, clinical care or rehabilitation of offenders.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• An applicant who has been convicted of 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.

Responsibilities

• Checking identification of persons seeking access to the facility, providing direction, information and assistance in a helpful and tactful manner
• Following facility policies in controlling and preventing contraband on facility grounds
• Performing security checks of facility grounds, all buildings and parking lots periodically, referring problems to proper authority
• Answering the Villa Feliciana Medical Complex main phone line and transferring or directing all calls
• Transporting residents to appointments
• Responding to security calls when necessary
• Performing other related duties in order to maintain smooth operation of the facility

Job description

Villa Feliciana Medical Complex in Jackson, Louisiana seeks a Corrections Guard Therapeutic to join its security team. This role supports residents and staff, with responsibilities spanning identification checks, preventing contraband, and conducting security rounds.

Applicants must have at least six months of experience in forensic, behavioral, correctional, or penal settings, and must be at least 18 years old. A felony conviction or indictment disqualifier applies unless relief is granted.