Corrections Lieutenant Colonel (144270)

State of Louisiana • Homer, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Corrections Services, is seeking a Lieutenant Colonel for investigations at David Wade Correctional Center in Homer, Louisiana. This is a promotional opportunity for current Louisiana Department of Corrections employees with permanent status. The position oversees investigations involving matters such as contraband, unprofessional relationships between officers and inmates, conflicts of interest, and inmate deaths, and ensures evidence is logged and stored properly. The role works closely with the Warden and Deputy Warden.

The position completes daily reports and reports of unusual occurrences, meets with Wardens to provide confidential updates on new and pending investigations, and communicates with employees and the inmate population. The employee works with both employees and inmates in a 24-hour correctional facility; shift work may be required.

The appointment is a detail of a permanent, classified Louisiana DPS&C Corrections Services employee. An employee selected for detail may be permanently promoted to the position if a position becomes available. The position has a Special Entrance Rate of $33.89 per hour.

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.
• In addition to the experience requirement, meet one of the following: possess a high school diploma or GED; have one year of experience in any field; or have six months of law enforcement experience as a POST-certified peace officer.
• At least one year of qualifying experience must have been in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity of work to a Corrections Captain in State service.
• Be a current Louisiana Department of Corrections employee with permanent status.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a current driver's license.
• Applicants with disqualifying convictions or indictments, or disqualifying findings or conduct under PREA, are not eligible unless applicable legal relief has been granted.

Responsibilities

• Oversee investigations involving contraband, unprofessional relationships between officers and inmates, conflicts of interest, inmate deaths, and other matters.
• Ensure investigation evidence is logged and stored properly.
• Work closely with the Warden and Deputy Warden.
• Complete reports and reports of unusual occurrences on a daily basis.
• Meet with Wardens to provide confidential updates on new and pending investigations.
• Communicate with employees and the inmate population.

What This Job Offers

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