CORRECTIONS ASSISTANT WARDEN 2

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

ELAYN HUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTER

St. Gabriel, 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 position will assist the Corrections Warden 4/Security Operations in the management of all security and other operational functions affecting EHCC on a twenty-four-hour per day basis.

Three 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 bachelor's degree.

OR

A master's degree plus two years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises; OR

A doctorate plus one year 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:

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Correctional Services and EHCC Institutional directives, policies and procedures, State, Federal Laws and Acts, as well as requirements for ACA Standards compliance.
• The incumbent of this position will be responsible for supervising the overall operations of assigned Unit Security.
• Inspect the institution on a daily basis to ensure the proper execution of security, maintenance, and Life Safety Code requirements of the facility and equipment.   Inspections are made before, during and after regular business hours and workdays.
• Inspects all buildings and the grounds to ensure proper security and other institutional procedures are enforced.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED BY DETAIL OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF LA DPS&C – CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC).

• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted. 

Work Schedule:  Applicants may be required to work shift work

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.
• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
• 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.

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE. 

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.  

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:

Hilary Dugar

Human Resources Department

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

Ph: (225) 319-4128

Fax: (225) 319-4592

Salary : $5,361 - $10,854