Corrections Lieutenant
Corrections Lieutenant
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Job Description
Supplemental Information
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections
Corrections Services
DAVID WADE CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Homer LA
THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED BY PROMOTION
OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF
LA DPS&C CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)
This position may be filled as:
- DETAIL: The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $23.03 per hour.
There is Premium Pay for this position: A rate between $.50an hour and $1.00an hour for each hour
worked based on years of service with DOC in addition to regular pay.
Why work for DOC
- Culture:DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs creating a sense of community prioritizing internal promotional opportunities clear communication and professional development.
- Growth:Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
- Benefits:DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan health insurance that is also available post retirement at least 10 paid holidays sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week a deferred compensation plan a flexible benefits plan alternate work schedules work from home etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10s or work from home MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
Exams and License Requirements
- No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
- Any degree certificate special license or DD214 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.
- Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT.
- IMPORTANT:In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&CCorrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment by answering YES to the PREA question.
- 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.
- There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process should you be selected.
- Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
- This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
- This is a 24 hour facility.
- Applicants may be required to work shift work
- To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available clickHERE.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any nonmerit factor including disability.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Dena Clark
Human Resources Department
Ph:
Fax:
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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:
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.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 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 drivers license.Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To perform supervisory security work in a correctional institution by reviewing operations and adherence to standards and procedures.
Level of Work:
Supervisor.
Supervision Received:
General from a Corrections Captain or higher level security officer.
Supervision Exercised:
Direct line over Corrections SergeantMaster Corrections Sergeant Corrections Cadet and inmates assigned to Intensive Motivational Program Alternative Correctional Treatment (IMPACT) programs.
Location of Work:
Department of Public Safety and Corrections; Corrections Services; state adult and juvenile correctional institutions.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Corrections SergeantMaster by responsibilities as a first line supervisor of security officers of lesser rank by reviewing operations for compliance with procedures or justification for deviation from standards for a small organizational unit or by serving as an IMPACT drill instructor.
Differs from Corrections Captain by absence of responsibility for supervising a major organizational unit.Examples of Work
Conducts onthejob training for staff.
Serves as the ranking security officer in a specialized treatment unit.
Serves as a recreation library supervisor at a large institution.
Serves as an internal affairs security officer charged with investigative responsibilities.
Serves as a shift supervisor of a small organizational unit in an institution.
Serves on institution disciplinary boards and reviews disciplinary actions taken on inmates or security personnel.
Organizes and conducts inspections and searches of inmates and their living and work areas.
Reviews reports of irregularities and disturbances submitted by subordinates and may determine a course of action.
Prepares reports for supervisory review.
Serves as an instructor at the Corrections Training Academy.
Performs special security functions within an institution as assigned.
IMPACT DRILL INSTRUCTOR
Trains instructs and commands IMPACT inmates in basic military movements and activities.
Evaluates IMPACT inmates abilities and performance.
Assigns living quarters and sets basic privileges.
Conducts inmate counts and shakedowns for contraband material.
Conducts hygiene inspections of inmates several times daily to insure compliance with regulations.
Marches inmates in military formation and calls cadence.
Leads instructs and participates in physical exercises twice daily which includes the daily 1.5mile run.
Imposes physical discipline on IMPACT inmates within regulations.
Grades and monitors performance of IMPACT inmates utilizing the grading system established by the department.
Assures that IMPACT inmates have no communication with general inmate population.
Teaches drill instructor course to inmates. (Course material involves development of productive attitudes personal hygiene selfdiscipline selfesteem basic grammar etc.
Writes reports and makes recommendations on program placement and discipline for IMPACT inmates.
Assures that daily activities of IMPACT inmates are conducted in a paramilitary fashion.
Investigates accidents and work related injuries to determine causes and circumstances and to recommend remedial action.
Employment Type
Full Time
