Corrections Major

Supplemental InformationLouisiana Department ofPublic Safety &Corrections -Corrections ServicesHUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTERSt. Gabriel, LATHIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED BY PROMOTIONOF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OFLA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $26.37 per hour.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 4/10''s or work from home MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.This position may be filled as:* DETAIL: The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.Exams and License Requirements* No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.* Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.* An attached resume will not replace a completed application; failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.* Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.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&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.* 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.* 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.* Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.* 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 workTo 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 information about this job posting contact:Lauri LeeElayn Hunt CorrectionalCenterHuman Resources DepartmentPh: (225) 319-4535Fax: (225) 342-5968QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of experience in a correctional or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders. Two years of this experience must have been in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity of work performed to a Corrections Lieutenant in the State service.SUBSTITUTIONS:One year of continuous employment any field of work will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.Law enforcement experience (e.g., State Police, deputy, or police officer) which must be gained after Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification OR experience as a military police officer will substitute for the general required experience on a month for month basis.Supervisory experience in a law enforcement position (State Police, deputy, police officer, or military police officer) will substitute for the required specialized experience on a month for month basis.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of application.An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or 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.Must have a valid driver''s 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.NOTE:Prison Enterprises industry or farm operations jobs are qualifying as experience in the rehabilitation of offenders.Qualifying jobs in State service include Prison Enterprises Farm Supervisor, Prison Enterprises Farm Manager, Prison Enterprises Assistant Supervisor, and Prison Enterprises Supervisor.Only Prison Enterprises job titles with the level of work designated as ''supervisor'' or higher will be considered equivalent in scope and responsibility or complexity to work performed as a Corrections Lieutenant in the state service, and therefore qualifying for the specialized experience.Job ConceptsFunction of Work:To serve as a unit manager at a correctional facility or to serve as a safety officer at a Level 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, or 2A facility.Level of Work:Manager.Supervision Received:Broad from Corrections Lieutenant Colonel or Corrections Colonel.Supervision Exercised:Direct line over Corrections Captains and functional over non-uniformed personnel assigned to a unit and other personnel assigned to a unit to ensure programs are maintained throughout the unit (e.g., classification, religion, food service, etc.)Location of Work:Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, state adult and juvenile correctional institutions.Job Distinctions:Differs from Corrections Captain by the responsibility for serving as a unit manager.A unit is defined as having major components such as security, food service, classification, treatment, and religion.Differs from a Corrections Lieutenant Colonel by the absence of final authority and responsibility for serving as a program manager.Examples of WorkServes as Director of the Louisiana Department of Corrections Training Academy.Serves as a unit manager.Serves as Corrections Major (only two permitted) located at Louisiana State Penitentiary that holds all 90-day Review Boards, Special Boards, the Initial Classification Board, and the Protection Court for all inmates.Reviews disciplinary matters concerning both offenders and staff.Reviews and prepares reports of institutional activities and may decide a course of action.Serves as a safety officer coordinating safety programs for a 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, or a 2A facility.Conducts safety meetings for the agency to inform employees of the newest rules and procedures.Serves as shift supervisor of a large organization unit.Assists in the development, installation, and coordination of policies, procedures, and regulations for custody, security, and treatment of offenders.Oversees major institutional unusual occurrences.

Created: 2025-10-04