Corrections Ardc Specialist 1, 2, Or 3

State of Louisiana • Jackson, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services www.doc.louisiana.gov DIXON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE Jackson, 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. Dixon Correctional Institute is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Corrections ARDC Specialist to join our team. This position plays a vital role in supporting offender management by reviewing, validating, and updating Assessment, Reclassification, and Custody (ARDC) data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to Department of Corrections policies. The Corrections ARDC Specialist works closely with institutional leadership, classification staff, and security personnel to maintain timely offender records, process classification decisions, and support institutional safety and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, sound judgment, effective communication, and a commitment to upholding professional standards in a correctional environment. Qualified applicants should be motivated, organized, and eager to contribute to the mission of DCI by supporting accurate offender classification and promoting safe, secure, and humane operations.

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.

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

• Review, verify, and update offender ARDC (Assessment, Reclassification, and Custody) data.
• Process classification actions and ensure compliance with DOC policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate offender records and documentation.
• Coordinate with classification staff and security personnel regarding custody levels and housing decisions.
• Assist in preparing reports, audits, and required institutional documentation.

Benefits

• a 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
• a deferred compensation plan
• a flexible benefits plan
• alternate work schedules
• Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements

What This Job Offers

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