Corrections Lieutenant Colonel-Lamod Coordinator

State of Louisiana • Bunkie, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Juvenile Justice is hiring a Corrections Lieutenant Colonel to lead staff, strengthen facility culture, and support therapeutic programming for youth at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, Louisiana. The role guides frontline staff, reinforces Louisiana Model for Secure Care (LAMOD) principles, and helps maintain a safe, structured, treatment-focused facility. The successful candidate will promote accountability, teamwork, professional excellence, and effective youth programming across units.

This is a full-time, probational appointment. The incumbent must meet the stated eligibility and background requirements, be at least 18 years old, and possess a current driver’s license. Before appointment, the selected applicant must pass a drug screening and background check and possess a valid Louisiana driver’s license.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal institution with responsibility for security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders, or in law enforcement or security, plus one of the following: a high school diploma or GED; one year of experience in any field; or six months of law-enforcement experience as a POST-certified peace officer.
• At least one year of the qualifying experience must have been in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity of work to a Corrections Captain in State service.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current driver’s license; a valid Louisiana driver’s license is required before appointment.
• Must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1(c).
• Applicants with specified convictions or pending felony indictments are disqualified unless relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal law has been granted.
• Applicants found to have engaged in specified forms of sexual abuse or coercive or nonconsensual sexual activity will be disqualified under PREA requirements.
• Selected applicant must pass a drug screening and background check.
• Applicants must authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice HR office to contact prior employers for PREA reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, assign workloads, provide coaching and performance feedback, complete evaluations, and issue corrective actions when needed.
• Observe Group Leaders in dorms and provide feedback on professionalism and interactions with youth, reinforcing a positive, treatment-focused culture aligned with LAMOD.
• Coordinate the Skills Building Program and ensure staff follow policy, maintain youth portfolios, and support program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the Recreation Therapist to plan and implement recreation and incentive-based activities consistent with LAMOD principles.
• Provide ongoing staff training, including pre-service, in-service, senior assessments, and one-on-one coaching; serve as a LAMOD trainer.
• Ensure Group Leaders complete required LAMOD assessments, compliance tools, documentation, and meeting participation.
• Support policy development, long-range planning, and facility-wide LAMOD implementation.
• Conduct and participate in audits, establish action-plan deadlines, review submissions, and keep leadership informed of progress.
• Prepare accurate reports, maintain strong communication, and assist with special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED