Group Leader 2

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 112-2025 BENEFITS

OPENING DATE: September 11 2025 Retirement: LASERS

CLOSING DATE: September 24 2025 Insurance: Medical Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays: 10 plus proclaimed

*SALARY: Annual Leave:96 hours per year with tenure increases

ME-413$40914 - $49109 Sick Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases

*Salary indicates typical starting range. Level will be determined by qualifications.

JOB TYPE: Unclassified*

Current Classified employees must give up their designation to accept this position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Establish and enforce YCP policies and procedures for maintaining behavior and order among the students. Prepare materials and supplies for barracks and/or cadet training opportunities. Complete daily behavior logs and disciplinary reports as required. Monitor and maintain a platoon/barracks environment conducive to training/resting/steeping (ex. behavior dynamics arrangement temperature lighting equipment etc.). Complete incident report within timeline required. Act as the front line counselor to intercept or divert cadet issues. Adjusts platoon routine to accommodate changes to company training schedule. Make necessary decisions to implement program requirements based on current dynamics (ex. behavioral issues unscheduled guest speakers instant lesson opportunities etc). Guide and assist cadets with illnesses adjustment issues and/or special needs - bring to shift supervisor asst. commandant commandants attention. Act in such a manner as to make a positive impression for the Louisiana Youth Challenge Program. Enforce administration policies and rules governing staff and students. Attend professional meetings conferences and workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence. Follow departmental uniform policy and report to work punctually each day. Use positive communication and work in professional harmony with administrators co-workers supervisors support staff and cadets as evidenced by constructive interaction. Complete SHARP training (Sexual Harassment and Assault) and apply training to establish an environment free of bias/discrimination. Complete all SMD Employee annual safety training as required. Prepare barracks prior to candidates arrival. Complete monthly physical fitness checks for all cadets.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Plan and prepare items necessary to keep cadets engaged during down time. Transport cadets to required educational or recreational opportunities. Consult with co-workers teachers counselors case managers support staff and administrators in order to resolve program issues. Confer with other staff members to plan and/or adjust training schedule. Assist as a classroom monitor when necessary.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid Drivers License Social Security Card and Birth Certificate
• Must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card.
• Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations.
  Other periodic travel may be required.
• Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position.
• Must attend/complete all Louisiana Military Department (LMD) annual training and other training required for the position.
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment-Free Environment.

• All LMD positions require in-office attendance. This is not a remote position.
• Salary is paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit Only. A checking or savings account is required for employment.
• For positions requiring computer/email access selected applicant must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card and maintain eligibility.
• LMD is a substance abuse and drug free workplace. The selected applicant must pass a preemployment background investigation and pre-employment drug test. Thereafter all employees are subject to random drug testing.
• To become an employee of the LMD you must be a current member of the Louisiana National Guard or eligible for membership in the Louisiana State Guard.
• The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation prior to employment.

• State Application: The LANG-LMD-H Form 10 (State Application) is located at
  must be submitted to the appropriate LMD Human Resources point of contact below by the Close Date no later than 12:00 a.m. CST:
  
  

  Timothy Groh

  LMD-HR (Training Center Pineville)

  235 H Street Pineville LA 71360

  Email:

  Office:

  
  
  

  Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employee (SAME)