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State of Louisiana

CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT

State of Louisiana, Homer, Alaska, United States, 99603


Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections ServicesDAVID WADE CORRECTIONAL CENTERHomer, LATHIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENTor PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEEOF LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT (State Employee)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.

This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $23.03 per hour.There is Premium Pay for this position:A rate between

$.50 and $1.00 an hour

for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.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.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.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.Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.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.MINIMUM 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 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.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.

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