Corrections Major

State of Louisiana • Kinder, LA

4d • $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services is seeking a motivated and energetic individual to serve as a Corrections Major at the Allen Correctional Center in Kinder, LA. This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees with permanent status. The mission of the department is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services, with a commitment to integrity, accountability, and respect for the rights and dignity of all. The Corrections Major is a key supervisory role responsible for directing and supervising subordinate personnel, including Captains, Lieutenants, and Corrections Officers. This role involves planning, coordinating, and directing daily operations of the assigned area and conducting regular inspections of housing units and grounds, as well as evaluating emergency procedures.

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.
• Two years of this experience must have been in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity of work performed to a Corrections Lieutenant in the 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 (PREA).
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current driver's license.
• Must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) 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 eligibility 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.
• Security experience must be listed separately by job title so that years of higher levels of supervisory security experience may be calculated.

Nice To Haves

• Current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status.

Responsibilities

• Directing and supervising subordinate personnel, including Captains, Lieutenants, and Corrections Officers.
• Planning, coordinating, and directing daily operations of assigned area.
• Conducting regular inspections of housing units and grounds.
• Evaluating emergency procedures.
• Developing staff schedules.
• Mentoring subordinate staff.
• Monitoring facility conditions to include sanitation and food services.

Benefits

• Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $31.67 per hour.
• Premium pay: A rate between $.50 and $1.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

What This Job Offers

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