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CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT

Salary

$3,991.87 - $6,758.00 Monthly

Location

St. Gabriel, LA

Job Type

Promotion

Job Number

413-25-069

Department

DOC-Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

Opening Date

05/01/2025

Closing Date

5/6/2025 11:59 PM Central

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Supplemental Information

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

ELAYN HUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTER

St. Gabriel, LA

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED BY PROMOTION

OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF

LA DPS&C – CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $23.03 per hour.

There is Premium Pay for this position:

A rate between$1.00 and $2.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with

DOC, in addition to regular pay.

This position may be filled as:

+ DETAIL: The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.

Why work for DOC? (https://doc.louisiana.gov/about-the-dpsc/careers-in-corrections/)

+ Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.

+ Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.

+ Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, work from home, etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s or work from homeMAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

+ Exams and License Requirements

+ Applicants must have taken and passed theCorrections Lieutenanttest prior to the close of this announcement.

To apply for this vacancy , click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT.

+ IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section,applicants must authorizethe HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under thePrison Rape Elimination Act (PREA),to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.

+ Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

+ 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.

+ Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.

+ There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has90 days from the closing dateof the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

+ Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

+ This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

+ This is a 24 hour facility.

+ Applicants may be required to work shift work

+ To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Hilary Dugar

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

Human Resources Department

[email protected]

Ph: (225) 319-4535

Fax: (225) 342-5968

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM 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:

1. Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR

2. One year of experience in any field; OR

3. Six months of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current driver's license.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:

To perform supervisory security work in a correctional institution by reviewing operations and adherence to standards and procedures.

Level of Work:

Supervisor.

Supervision Received:

General from a Corrections Captain or higher level security officer.

Supervision Exercised:

Direct line over Corrections Sergeant--Master, Corrections Sergeant, Corrections Cadet, and inmates assigned to Intensive Motivational Program Alternative Correctional Treatment (IMPACT) programs.

Location of Work:

Department of Public Safety and Corrections; Corrections Services; state adult and juvenile correctional institutions.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Corrections Sergeant--Master by responsibilities as a first line supervisor of security officers of lesser rank, by reviewing operations for compliance with procedures or justification for deviation from standards for a small organizational unit, or by serving as an IMPACT drill instructor.

Differs from Corrections Captain by absence of responsibility for supervising a major organizational unit.

Examples of Work

Conducts on-the-job training for staff.

Serves as the ranking security officer in a specialized treatment unit.

Serves as a recreation library supervisor at a large institution.

Serves as an internal affairs security officer charged with investigative responsibilities.

Serves as a shift supervisor of a small organizational unit in an institution.

Serves on institution disciplinary boards and reviews disciplinary actions taken on inmates or security personnel.

Organizes and conducts inspections and searches of inmates and their living and work areas.

Reviews reports of irregularities and disturbances submitted by subordinates and may determine a course of action.

Prepares reports for supervisory review.

Serves as an instructor at the Corrections Training Academy.

Performs special security functions within an institution as assigned.

IMPACT DRILL INSTRUCTOR

Trains, instructs, and commands IMPACT inmates in basic military movements and activities.

Evaluates IMPACT inmates' abilities and performance.

Assigns living quarters and sets basic privileges.

Conducts inmate counts and shakedowns for contraband material.

Conducts hygiene inspections of inmates several times daily to insure compliance with regulations.

Marches inmates in military formation and calls cadence.

Leads, instructs, and participates in physical exercises twice daily which includes the daily 1.5-mile run.

Imposes physical discipline on IMPACT inmates within regulations.

Grades and monitors performance of IMPACT inmates, utilizing the grading system established by the department.

Assures that IMPACT inmates have no communication with general inmate population.

Teaches drill instructor course to inmates. (Course material involves development of productive attitudes, personal hygiene, self-discipline, self-esteem, basic grammar, etc.)

Writes reports and makes recommendations on program placement and discipline for IMPACT inmates.

Assures that daily activities of IMPACT inmates are conducted in a paramilitary fashion.

Investigates accidents and work related injuries to determine causes and circumstances and to recommend remedial action.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Are you currently a permanent classified employee of the Department of Corrections/Corrections Services (Adult DOC)?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Corrections Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Human Resources Office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.

+ Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.

+ No. Do not contact my employers, past or present, and DO NOT CONSIDER ME as a candidate for employment.

03

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Have you reached your eighteenth birthday at the time of application?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you possess a High School diploma or GED equivalency?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or felony or under indictment of a felony charge?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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