Corrections Lieutenant Colonel
Corrections Lieutenant Colonel
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- Office of Juvenile JusticeAcadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie1536 Bordelon Road Bunkie LA 71322vacancy is located at Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie Louisiana.
Our Mission
The Office of Juvenile Justice protects the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth who will become productive law-abiding citizens.
Our Vision
OJJ is a quality system of care which embraces partnerships with families communities and stakeholders to assist youth in redirecting their lives toward responsible citizenship.
Guiding Principles
Honesty - To be honest; do everything with integrity.
Achievement - To be outcome-oriented in achieving results consistent with our mission.
Versatility - To value promote and support diversity and cultural competence.
Ethical - To be ethical; to do the right thing both legally and morally.
Focused - To be focused on empowering people to succeed.
Accountable - To be accountable for the effective and efficient management of resources.
Informed - To be informed and guided in our decisions by appropriate and valid data.
Team players - To be an effective and efficient team of professionals.
Harmonious - To be inclusive involve all parties both external and internal who need to be part of the process.
HAVE FAITH: Together we help change lives.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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 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 drivers license.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Serves as a Chief of Security at a Class 4A adult or juvenile facility.
Serves as an Assistant Chief of Security at a unit having 400 or more inmates.
Advises Corrections Colonel Assistant Wardens Deputy Wardens and Wardens on matters dealing with comprehensive security programs within an institution.
Consults with other institutions within the DPSC on security matters.
Participates in the American Correctional Association (ACA) audits and basic jail guideline audits.
Recommends and reviews disciplinary actions to be taken against offenders or staff.
Consults on security matters with the Secretary and Assistant Secretary of the DPSC.
Responds on a 24-hour a day basis to major institutional unusual occurrences.
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
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. 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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities refer to theLouisiana Employment Resource Guide.
If you are contacted for an interview please let us knowat that timeif you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
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