Administrative Coordinator

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

DIXON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE

Jackson, 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 is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Dixon Correctional Institute seeks a highly organized and motivated Administrative Coordinator 4 to join our team in supporting the daily operations of a secure, all-male correctional facility. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth functioning of administrative processes that directly impact staff, offenders, and institutional effectiveness. The successful candidate will bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex tasks in a fast-paced environment while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Accepting Direction:
  The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Following Policies and Procedures:
  The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Managing Resources:
  The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.

• 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 etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Three years of experience in administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Executes complex departmental and program responsibilities in strict compliance with established rules, regulations, and institutional policies.
• Coordinates and facilitates communication between the department and internal staff, external agencies, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure efficient operations.
• Serves as the primary liaison for the office, maintaining professional relationships and ensuring timely exchange of information across departments and with outside partners.
• Provides direct administrative support to management, including maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, arranging travel, preparing correspondence, and issuing directives on behalf of leadership.
• Assists in streamlining administrative processes by independently handling routine matters, allowing managers to focus on higher-level decision-making.
• Ensures accuracy and confidentiality in all documentation, reporting, and…