ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 1, 2, 3, or 4
About The Position
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Administrative Coordinator 1, 2, 3, or 4 at the Louisiana State Penitentiary. This position provides administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of assigned departments within a correctional environment. The role involves supporting public safety and working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. The department values and supports employees through recognition programs, fostering a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotions, clear communication, and professional development. Professional growth is encouraged through numerous avenues. The department offers a generous benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance (also available post-retirement), at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over, paid time off for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and alternate work schedules (such as 4/10s) may be available upon meeting policy requirements.
Requirements
- No experience or training is required.
- Ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
- Ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
- Ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
- Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
- Ability to work effectively in a structured and secure environment.
- Authorization for the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
- Official documentation for any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified prior to hire.
- Accompanying transcript for verification if qualifying experience is based on college credit/college hours.
- Information to support eligibility must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Responsibilities
- Performs responsible departmental-program duties in accordance with rules, regulations, and policies.
- May involve communication with other departments, customers, etc.
- Serves as liaison and/or contact person for the department or office between and amongst other departments, customers, vendors, and agencies.
- Serves as assistant to a manager, which could include keeping appointment schedule, preparing travel, issuing directives to others on their behalf, and relieving the manager of administrative matters.
- Performs a variety of administrative duties, including preparing correspondence and reports, maintaining records, processing personnel and financial documents, coordinating schedules, entering and maintaining data, and providing customer service to staff and the public.
- Ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures while supporting daily operational needs.
- Supports daily operational needs.
Benefits
- 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
- Deferred compensation plan
- Flexible benefits plan
- Alternate work schedules (e.g., 4/10s may be available)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
