Corrections Lieutenant Colonel

State of Louisiana • St. Gabriel, LA

17h • 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. The incumbent serves as the Assistant Chief of Security for Unit 2 at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, overseeing a broad and complex operational area that includes the Front Gate, Fox 3, Fox 4, Fox 5, Fox 6, Golf 3, D-2 Kitchen, Gym, J Building, Call-Out Building, and the Hobby Shop. This leadership role is critical to maintaining the safety, security, and orderly functioning of multiple housing, support, and movement-control areas within the institution.

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 plus one of the following: 1. Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR 2. One year of experience in any field; OR 3. 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.
• 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.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current driver's license.
• 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.
• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• Please list your security experience separately by job title so that years of higher levels of supervisory security experience may be calculated. Ex. Corrections Cadet/Sergeant/Master Sergeant, Corrections Lieutenant, Corrections Captain, etc.

Responsibilities

• Respond to significant institutional unusual occurrences as defined by Institutional/Departmental policies.
• Ensure that all Departmental and Institutional rules, regulations, policies, procedures and life code are enforced and followed, as well as requirements for ACA Standards compliance.
• Ensure that inmate hygiene, cleaning and clothing supplies are ordered, stocked, inventoried, maintained, issued, and recorded where necessary.
• Maintain sick leave and vacation leave records on all officers assigned to Unit 2.
• Approve or deny all vacations and k-days for subordinates.
• Assist and instruct as necessary at in-service training programs.

What This Job Offers

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