State of Louisiana
CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT
State of Louisiana, Kinder, Louisiana, United States, 70648
Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections ServicesALLEN CORRECTIONAL CENTERKinder, LATHIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT
or
PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEEThis position has a Special Entrance Rate of $23.03 per hour.There is ‘Premium Pay’ for this position: A rate between
$.50
an hour
and $1.00
an hour for each hour worked based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.This position may be filled as:DETAIL : The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT : Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT : This position may be filled by 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.Exams and License RequirementsApplicants must have taken and passed the
Corrections Lieutenant
test (January 2013 or later) prior to the close of this announcement. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.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.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 work.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:Samantha JeffersonAllen Correctional CenterHuman Resources Departmentsamantha.jefferson@LA.GOVPh: (337) 639-2943Fax: (225) 342-5968MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus two years of experience in a correctional or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation or classification of offenders.SUBSTITUTIONS:One year of continuous employment in 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 required experience on a month for month basis.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.Must have a valid driver's license.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.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.Function of Work:To perform supervisory security work in a correctional institution by reviewing operations and adherence to standards and procedures.Level of Work:
Supervisor.Supervision Received:
General from a Corrections Captain or higher level security officer.Supervision Exercised:
Direct line over Corrections Sergeant--Master, Corrections Sergeant, Corrections Cadet, and inmates assigned to Intensive Motivational Program Alternative Correctional Treatment (IMPACT) programs.Location of Work:
Department of Public Safety and Corrections; Corrections Services; state adult and juvenile correctional institutions.Job Distinctions:Differs from Corrections Sergeant--Master by responsibilities as a first line supervisor of security officers of lesser rank, by reviewing operations for compliance with procedures or justification for deviation from standards for a small organizational unit, or by serving as an IMPACT drill instructor.Differs from Corrections Captain by absence of responsibility for supervising a major organizational unit.Conducts on-the-job training for staff.Serves as the ranking security officer in a specialized treatment unit.Serves as a recreation library supervisor at a large institution.Serves as an internal affairs security officer charged with investigative responsibilities.Serves as a shift supervisor of a small organizational unit in an institution.Serves on institution disciplinary boards and reviews disciplinary actions taken on inmates or security personnel.Organizes and conducts inspections and searches of inmates and their living and work areas.Reviews reports of irregularities and disturbances submitted by subordinates and may determine a course of action.Prepares reports for supervisory review.Serves as an instructor at the Corrections Training Academy.Performs special security functions within an institution as assigned.IMPACT DRILL INSTRUCTORTrains, instructs, and commands IMPACT inmates in basic military movements and activities.Evaluates IMPACT inmates' abilities and performance.Assigns living quarters and sets basic privileges.Conducts inmate counts and shakedowns for contraband material.Conducts hygiene inspections of inmates several times daily to insure compliance with regulations.Marches inmates in military formation and calls cadence.Leads, instructs, and participates in physical exercises twice daily which includes the daily 1.5-mile run.Imposes physical discipline on IMPACT inmates within regulations.Grades and monitors performance of IMPACT inmates, utilizing the grading system established by the department.Assures that IMPACT inmates have no communication with general inmate population.Teaches drill instructor course to inmates. (Course material involves development of productive attitudes, personal hygiene, self-discipline, self-esteem, basic grammar, etc.)Writes reports and makes recommendations on program placement and discipline for IMPACT inmates.Assures that daily activities of IMPACT inmates are conducted in a paramilitary fashion.Investigates accidents and work related injuries to determine causes and circumstances and to recommend remedial action.
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or
PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEEThis position has a Special Entrance Rate of $23.03 per hour.There is ‘Premium Pay’ for this position: A rate between
$.50
an hour
and $1.00
an hour for each hour worked based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.This position may be filled as:DETAIL : The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT : Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT : This position may be filled by 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.Exams and License RequirementsApplicants must have taken and passed the
Corrections Lieutenant
test (January 2013 or later) prior to the close of this announcement. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.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.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 work.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:Samantha JeffersonAllen Correctional CenterHuman Resources Departmentsamantha.jefferson@LA.GOVPh: (337) 639-2943Fax: (225) 342-5968MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus two years of experience in a correctional or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation or classification of offenders.SUBSTITUTIONS:One year of continuous employment in 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 required experience on a month for month basis.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.Must have a valid driver's license.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.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.Function of Work:To perform supervisory security work in a correctional institution by reviewing operations and adherence to standards and procedures.Level of Work:
Supervisor.Supervision Received:
General from a Corrections Captain or higher level security officer.Supervision Exercised:
Direct line over Corrections Sergeant--Master, Corrections Sergeant, Corrections Cadet, and inmates assigned to Intensive Motivational Program Alternative Correctional Treatment (IMPACT) programs.Location of Work:
Department of Public Safety and Corrections; Corrections Services; state adult and juvenile correctional institutions.Job Distinctions:Differs from Corrections Sergeant--Master by responsibilities as a first line supervisor of security officers of lesser rank, by reviewing operations for compliance with procedures or justification for deviation from standards for a small organizational unit, or by serving as an IMPACT drill instructor.Differs from Corrections Captain by absence of responsibility for supervising a major organizational unit.Conducts on-the-job training for staff.Serves as the ranking security officer in a specialized treatment unit.Serves as a recreation library supervisor at a large institution.Serves as an internal affairs security officer charged with investigative responsibilities.Serves as a shift supervisor of a small organizational unit in an institution.Serves on institution disciplinary boards and reviews disciplinary actions taken on inmates or security personnel.Organizes and conducts inspections and searches of inmates and their living and work areas.Reviews reports of irregularities and disturbances submitted by subordinates and may determine a course of action.Prepares reports for supervisory review.Serves as an instructor at the Corrections Training Academy.Performs special security functions within an institution as assigned.IMPACT DRILL INSTRUCTORTrains, instructs, and commands IMPACT inmates in basic military movements and activities.Evaluates IMPACT inmates' abilities and performance.Assigns living quarters and sets basic privileges.Conducts inmate counts and shakedowns for contraband material.Conducts hygiene inspections of inmates several times daily to insure compliance with regulations.Marches inmates in military formation and calls cadence.Leads, instructs, and participates in physical exercises twice daily which includes the daily 1.5-mile run.Imposes physical discipline on IMPACT inmates within regulations.Grades and monitors performance of IMPACT inmates, utilizing the grading system established by the department.Assures that IMPACT inmates have no communication with general inmate population.Teaches drill instructor course to inmates. (Course material involves development of productive attitudes, personal hygiene, self-discipline, self-esteem, basic grammar, etc.)Writes reports and makes recommendations on program placement and discipline for IMPACT inmates.Assures that daily activities of IMPACT inmates are conducted in a paramilitary fashion.Investigates accidents and work related injuries to determine causes and circumstances and to recommend remedial action.
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