Corrections Assistant Warden 3

State of Louisiana • Angola, LA

1d • 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. Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP) is the state’s only Class 1A facility and the only correctional facility providing custody and control of adult male inmates who have been sentenced to death. Serves as an Administrator.

Requirements

• Four years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises plus one of the following: 1. Six years of full-time experience in any field; or 2. A bachelor's degree.
• A master's degree plus three years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises.
• A doctorate plus two years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and guidance in security related matters through regular conferences to ascertain compliance with all state and federal regulations and rules, ACA standards, and any other related policies and procedures that apply to areas of supervision and their security programs.
• Conducts regular inspections of all security areas for adherence to sanitation regulations, as well as, standard security procedures.
• Confers with offenders, as well as offenders’ family and friends, regarding various concerns, requests, complaints, etc.
• Ensures that all treatment, educational, and religious program organizers receive maximum opportunity to work within the unit and that the staff of these programs receive the support needed to fulfill their tasks.
• Work with adult male inmates of all custody levels – minimum, medium, maximum (death row), and protective custody.
• Will supervise maximum-security inmates and lower-level security officers.

What This Job Offers

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