Corrections Assistant Warden 4

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections

Corrections Services

STATE PENITENTIARY

Angola LA

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. This role requires a dedicated professional capable of managing complex correctional operations while fostering a culture of safety accountability and integrity within Louisianas largest correctional facility.

The Louisiana State Penitentiary is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as a Corrections Assistant Warden 4 a key leadership position responsible for supporting the daily operations of one of the states largest and most complex correctional institutions.

This position plays a vital role in maintaining the safe secure and orderly operation of the facility while ensuring that institutional policies procedures and standards are consistently followed. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership ability sound judgment and a commitment to professionalism in a correctional environment where accountability teamwork and operational excellence are essential.

Working closely with executive leadership the Corrections Assistant Warden 4 assists in directing and managing major operational functions of the institution including security operations staff supervision and administrative oversight. The incumbent supports the Warden in coordinating institutional activities ensuring compliance with departmental regulations and promoting effective communication between staff departments and leadership.

This role requires a dedicated professional capable of managing complex correctional operations while fostering a culture of safety accountability and integrity within Louisianas largest correctional facility.

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the managerial level or above:

Four years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution penal institution or prison enterprises plus one of the following:

1. Six years of full-time experience in any field; or
2. A bachelors degree.

OR

A masters degree plus three years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution penal institution or prison enterprises; OR

A doctorate plus two years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution penal institution or prison enterprises.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
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.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Evaluates institutional needs and maintains a security force for the Outcamps and Main Prison located at LSP. Provides direct supervision to subordinate Assistant Wardens through regular conferences and informal daily contact. Meets with them on a daily basis to discuss any problems concerns and decision making that may pertain to any matters outside the normal routine such as staff movement inmate movement weapons found etc.
• Coordinates work between institutional departments whose activities impact one another giving direction and leadership toward the achievement of goals and objective.
• Responsible for the assignment and reassignment of all security staff
• Interprets all Department of Corrections regulations and institutional policies and procedures to employees managerial and supervisory staff state and local officials law enforcement entities and the general public.
• Reviews institutional practices and procedures in light of Federal and State laws to reduce possible civil law suits. Recommends changes in Department Regulations and Penitentiary Directives as needed to improve the operations of the institution.

• Work with adult male inmates of all custody levels minimum medium maximum (death row) and protective custody.

• Will supervise maximum-security inmates and lower level security officers.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotion of a permanent classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

• The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted or may be required to accept a probational appointment.

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.

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.
• 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 non-merit factor including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

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