CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT

Supplemental Information

St. Gabriel, LA

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  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.

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  • This is a 24 hour facility.
  • Applicants may be required to work shift work
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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.

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Fax: (225) 342-5968

Minimum Qualifications

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 (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.

Job Concepts

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.

Examples of Work

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 INSTRUCTOR
Trains, 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.