CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT presso State of Louisiana, LA

About the Department

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY

Angola, LA

Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP) is the state’s only Class 1A facility and the only correctional facility providing custody and control of adult male inmates who have been sentenced to death.  

Serves as a supervisor and key Lieutenant.

Position Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

• Responsible for training Dorm Officers and Officers in all assigned areas in regards to inmate posted policies, employee post orders and Department Regulations and Institutional Policies.
• Will also provide training in the proper usage of security equipment such as key control, beeper, restraints, etc. and how to perform a proper shakedown of inmates and inmate’s property including bed areas and dorm areas.  
• Supervise and train subordinates on proper count procedure and assist/perform counts at designated times.  
• Responsible for ensuring that all posts in area of supervision have been relieved and that an officer is present at each post.
• Work with adult male inmates of all custody levels – minimum, medium, maximum (death row) and protective custody.
• Will supervise maximum-security inmates and lower level security officers.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED BY PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF LA DPS&C – CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC).

• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted. 

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

2 years of Correctional Office experience and permanent status, eligible to apply for promotion to Corrections Lieutenant, which is up two pay levels from Corrections Sergeant-Master.

Other Important Information:

• 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.
• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
• 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.

How To Apply:
 
No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
 
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. 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.

*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.  

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:

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

[email protected]

Ph: (225) 655-2056

Fax: (225) 342-5968