Prison Enterprises Regional Manager (Farm Operations)
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Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 4377 - 8859
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections
Corrections Services
OF CORRECTIONS PRISON ENTERPRISESBaton Rouge LAAt 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 an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety working in a correctional facility where professionalism resilience and teamwork are essential.
Serves as the Prison Enterprises Regional Manager for agricultural operations at Dixon Correctional Institute and Elayn Hunt Correctional Center. Responsible for managing the overall planning coordination and supervision of the listed agricultural operations.
This position offers a mix of hands-on experience and strategic oversight with contribution to a vital industry.
Three essential attributes that would make someone a good fit for this position are strong leadership skills technical and agricultural expertise strategic thinking and financial management.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 etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
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Minimum Qualifications
One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:
Four years of experience in administrative services or agricultural operations or in a correctional or penal institution with responsibility for the security custody rehabilitation or classification of offenders plus one of the following:
1. Six years of full-time experience in any field; or
2. A bachelors degree.
OR
A masters degree in an agricultural science veterinary science or a business-related field plus three years of experience in administrative services industrial management or farm management or in a correctional or penal institution with responsibility for the security custody rehabilitation or classification of offenders.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.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
Job Duties:
- Directs and oversees agricultural operations through subordinate supervisors to insure all operate productively and profitably. Confers with the appropriate Wardens or institutional representatives regarding inmate assignments transfers and security. Additionally confers and informs the PE Agriculture Manager on reports preventative maintenance programs new products new processes and expansions of existing agriculture operations.
Work for (support):Prison Enterprises is an ancillary Enterprise Fund operating entirely on a self-generated revenue with a staff of approximately 66 operating over 30 individual cost centers at 7 correctional facilities across this State along with a Headquarters location in Baton Rouge. Prison Enterprises has approximately 2027 in livestock assets spread across 5 agriculture operations.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: PROBATION or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Location: This position is located at Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson LA- Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
- An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
- This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment should a permanent position become available the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
Note regarding the advertised pay range:The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career andNOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
Other Important Information:
IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment 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.
- This is a 24 hour facility.
- Applicants may be required to work shift work
- This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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.
- 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.
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Forfurtherinformation about this vacancy contact:
Megan Coco
Human Resources Department
Required Experience:
Manager
- Culture:DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs creating a sense of community prioritizing internal promotional opportunities clear communication and professional development.
Key Skills
- Cost Accounting
- Fund Management
- General Management
- Facilities Management
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