CORRECTIONS COLONEL

Posting number: 413-26-118

Department: DOC-Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

Job classification: CORRECTIONS COLONEL

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Corrections, Security

Summary

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

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.

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to serve as the Assistant Chief of Security for Unit 4, overseeing Field Operations, Sanitation, and the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women (LCIW) Field Operations. This leadership role is responsible for a wide range of critical security and operational functions, including Field Work Crews, Squad 5, Blanching Operations, the Sanitation Crew, Horticulture Crew, Cleaning Supplies Dispensary, Horse Lot Operations, the Iberville Parish Work Crew, Gillis Long Crew, and the DOTD Litter Crew. The position also provides oversight for the Training Department, Garment Factory, Soap Plant, Intake/Trips, Warehouse, and Front Gate operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong supervisory experience, sound judgment, and a commitment to maintaining safety, security, and operational excellence across diverse correctional work environments.

Examples of duties

Five 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 Captain in 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

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Appointment Type: Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVI