CORRECTIONS MAJOR
State of LouisianaAbout the role
Posting number: 413-26-119
Department: DOC-Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
Job classification: CORRECTIONS MAJOR
Posting type: Promotional
Categories: Corrections, Security
Summary
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
ELAYN HUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTER
St. Gabriel, 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 a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.
Examples of duties
Four 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.
Two years of this experience must have been in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity of work performed to a Corrections Lieutenant in the State service.
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.
Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Supplemental information
Job Duties:
- Ensure that all employees perform their duties as required.
- Receive all pertinent information from the Lieutenant Colonel.
- Train on safety topics and roll call training discussed at roll call and insure that proper documentation is done.
- Ensure that all officers on assigned shift have post orders and are instructed as to how to properly perform their duties and are doing so.
- Check Inmate bed assignments. Check activities in work areas to ensure proper job performance by subordinate employees and that Inmate control is maintained.
- Complete documentation and performance evaluations on all staff assigned to shift in a timely manner.
- Report any co-worker misconduct to the appropriate supervisor. Use chain of command, if necessary, to pursue a legitimate concern as proper disposition is peremptory. Ensure that any maintenance problems regardless of nature are addressed.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)
- The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted or may be required to accept a probational appointment.
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $34.88 per hour.
This position also offers premium pay: A rate between $.50 and $1.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.
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