Corrections Lieutenant

State of Louisiana•Angie, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections is seeking a Corrections Lieutenant for Rayburn Correctional Center in Angie, Louisiana. This promotional opportunity is limited to current LA Department of Corrections employees with permanent status. The role supports the facility’s safety, security, and operational integrity by overseeing daily operations, developing staff, and ensuring compliance with policy and departmental standards. The Lieutenant supervises Master Sergeants, Sergeants, and Cadets under the direction of a Corrections Captain and a Shift Major. The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail before permanent promotion or accept a probational appointment. The position has a Special Entrance Rate of $26.79 per hour. Premium pay of $0.50 to $1.00 per hour worked is also provided based on years of service with DOC. Rayburn Correctional Center is a 24-hour facility, and applicants may be required to work shift work.

Requirements

Current LA Department of Corrections employee with permanent status; this is a promotional opportunity.
At least two 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: 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.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must possess a current driver's license.
Applicants convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or under indictment on a felony charge, are disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
Under PREA requirements, applicants found to have engaged in specified forms of sexual abuse or nonconsensual, coercive, or force-facilitated sexual activity are disqualified.
Applicants must authorize the HR Office to contact prior employers for PREA reference checks by answering yes to the PREA question in the supplemental questions section.
Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation before hire; qualifying experience based on college credit or hours must be supported by a transcript.
Applicants must include relevant, detailed experience and education in the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed application sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-the-job training to ensure officers understand their assigned duties and perform them efficiently and acceptably.
Notify superiors of unusual incidents or occurrences, conduct initial investigations, and ensure the security and safety of individuals involved.
Respond to emergency situations and assist in bringing emergencies under control.
Assist with setup of roll call and staff inspections.
Oversee or assist with unscheduled shakedowns in inmate living and working areas to locate and confiscate contraband.
Supervise Master Sergeants, Sergeants, and Cadets under the direction of a Corrections Captain and a Shift Major.
Oversee daily operations, support staff development, and ensure policy compliance.