Corrections Lieutenant

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

Angie, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.

Custody, care, and control of male inmates at a medium security facility and to provide supervision to subordinate officers. The incumbent will work with a diverse group of skilled officers while assisting to train officers of the next generation in an environment where every day is different and exciting.

• 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.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a current driver’s license.

An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or 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.

In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified.

• Ensure inmates and staff follow the Policies and Procedures of the Department of Corrections and Rayburn Correctional Center
• Conduct shake downs/inspections of inmate housing and property and ensure documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Supervise and train subordinate officers
• This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to walk, stand and run for different durations and/or distances. The incumbent should have good communication skills, the ability to maintain awareness of surroundings at all times, and good attention to detail.
• Work with security and non-security staff.

Appointment Type
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Detail of a current, permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C – Corrections Services (Adult DOC)

• An employee selected for detail may be permanently promoted to this position if the position becomes available.

Compensation
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This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $23.03 per hour.

This position also eligible for Premium Pay: A rate between $0.50 and $1.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

• In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
• This is a 24 hour facility.
• Applicants may be required to work shift work.
• Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.