Corrections Major

State of Louisiana•St. Gabriel, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career. Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Corrections Major to join our security leadership team. This is an essential managerial role for Unit operations, providing direct oversight of offender management and supporting the Corrections Lieutenant Colonel in supervising yard activities.

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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all employees perform their duties as required.
Receive all pertinent information from the Lieutenant Colonel.
Train on safety topics and roll call training discussed at roll call and insure that proper documentation is done.
Ensure that all officers on assigned shift have post orders and are instructed as to how to properly perform their duties and are doing so.
Check Inmate bed assignments.
Check activities in work areas to ensure proper job performance by subordinate employees and that Inmate control is maintained.
Complete documentation and performance evaluations on all staff assigned to shift in a timely manner.
Report any co-worker misconduct to the appropriate supervisor.
Use chain of command, if necessary, to pursue a legitimate concern as proper disposition is peremptory.
Ensure that any maintenance problems regardless of nature are addressed.