Corrections Ardc Specialist 1

State of Louisiana•Angola, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services www.doc.louisiana.gov LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY Angola, 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 an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. Louisiana State Penitentiary is seeking qualified applicants for a Corrections ARDC Specialist 1 in the Inmate Records Department. Duties include maintaining inmate records, processing legal and institutional documents, auditing files for accuracy, ensuring compliance with departmental policies, and assisting with sentence calculations and record management. Applicants must possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while working in a fast-paced correctional environment.

Requirements

Three 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; OR A bachelor’s degree.
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.
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

Interprets rulings issued by District Court Judges, including sentencing minutes, commitments, court orders, and motions.
Analyzes sentencing documentation, jail credit, statutory requirements, and departmental regulations to compile accurate inmate records and criminal histories for individuals sentenced to DPS&C.
Scans and files all disciplinary actions, appeals, and documentation related to inmate rehabilitation and program participation.