Corrections Lieutenant Colonel

State of Louisiana•Angola, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to serve as a Corrections Lieutenant Colonel at the Louisiana State Penitentiary. This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees with permanent status. This key leadership role is critical to maintaining effective prison operations within a secure correctional environment, ensuring strong employee relations, policy compliance, and workforce development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to supporting staff and upholding the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and operational efficiency. The incumbent will assist the Chief of Security in overseeing the unit management system of security, involving the organization, coordination, and direction of institutional security operations.

Requirements

Four years of experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders, or in law enforcement or security.
Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR One year of experience in any field; OR Six months of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer.
One year of this experience must have been in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity of work performed to a Corrections Captain in State service.
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.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Possession of a current driver's license.
Authorization for HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of mandatory security posts, department regulations and penitentiary directives.

Responsibilities

Assist the Chief of Security in supervision of the unit management system of security by performing highly responsible supervisory and administrative security work in the organization, coordination and direction of security.
Assist in the planning of security procedures and regulations for the care, custody and control of inmates.
Supervise all security functions and security staff.
Address all complaints or problems from the inmates and take corrective action if necessary or guide them to the appropriate staff for resolution.