Corrections Ardc Manager

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career. The ARDC Manager role provides oversight of a staff of supervisors and specialists, while ensuring efficient and accurate time computation and release processes for those sentenced to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. It facilitates coordination between multiple facilities, and ensures compliance with any updates or changes to departmental policy, and applicable state and local laws affecting inmate records, under the supervision of the Program Manager 1. The position acts as a central point of contact managing the day to day operations of the PreClassification Department.

Requirements

• Two years of the required experience in the following minimum qualifications must have been in offender records analysis, offender classification, or offender pre-classification: Seven years of experience in offender records analysis, offender classification, offender pre-classification, security, or social services or as a probation or parole officer; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in offender records analysis, offender classification, offender pre-classification, probation and parole, security, or social services; OR A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in offender records analysis, offender classification, offender pre-classification, probation and parole, security, or social services; OR An advanced degree in a social science or social work or a juris doctorate plus three years of experience in offender records analysis, offender classification, offender pre-classification, probation and parole, security, or social services.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates ARDC Supervisors and a staff of approximately 20–30 employees to ensure operational efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with departmental procedures and policies.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and oversight to staff to ensure information is communicated effectively and work is completed accurately and timely.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge of time computation procedures to address complex inquiries and resolve issues related to sentence calculations and offender records.
• Trains and mentors subordinate staff on time computation policies, procedures, and best practices to promote consistency, accuracy, and professional development.
• Monitors staff performance and workflow to ensure quality standards are maintained and operational goals are achieved.
• Assists in developing and implementing procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, and accountability within the unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager