CORRECTIONS ASSISTANT WARDEN 3

State of Louisiana • Angola, LA

65d • Onsite

About The Position

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 a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career. Serves as an Administrator 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.

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. OR A master's degree plus three years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises; OR A doctorate plus two years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises.
• NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 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.
• In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations 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.
• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering 'YES' to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
• This is a 24-hour facility.
• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

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 offender's 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 receives the support needed to fulfill their tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees