Corrections Lieutenant

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

Allen Correctional Center, Kinder, 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.

• 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 (available post‑retirement), at least 10 paid holidays, rolled‑over sick and annual leave, pay or time off for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and alternative work schedules (including 4/10’s when policies allow).

Two years of experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders, or in law enforcement or security, plus one of the following:

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED; or
• One year of experience in any field; or
• Six months of law‑enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer.

Special Requirements:

• An applicant convicted of a misdemeanor domestic‑violence crime or a felony, or currently indicted, is disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
• Under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), applicants who have engaged in any form of sexual abuse or coerced sexual activity are disqualified.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a current driver’s license.

• Supervise correctional officers.
• Ensure the safety and security of the correctional facility.
• Oversee daily operations of the assigned unit, enforce rules, and maintain order.
• Manage inmate activities.

• Appointment type:
  Probationary or promotion of a permanent, classified Louisiana State employee.
• Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for promotion may need to serve a trial detail prior to permanent promotion.
• This posting may also fill a vacancy as a temporary appointment. If filled as temporary, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment when a permanent position becomes available.

Special Entrance Rate: $23.03 per hour.
Premium Pay: Additional $0.50 to $1.00 per hour based on years of service with DOC, on top of regular pay.

• In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office to contact prior employers to check references under PREA, to be considered for employment.
• All degrees, certificates, licenses, and DD‑214 must be verified by official documentation before hire.
• College‑credit experience must be accompanied by a transcript for verification.
• This is a 24‑hour facility.
• Applicants may be required to work shift work.
• This agency is a drug‑free workplace.

No Civil Service test score is required. To apply, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy and future opportunities. Applicants must check the status of their application on the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support eligibility must be included in the application (detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.

• Please list security experience separately by job title so that years of higher‑level supervisory experience may be calculated (e.g., Corrections Cadet/Sergeant/Master Sergeant, Corrections Lieutenant, Corrections Captain).
• There is no guarantee all applicants will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor has 90 days from the closing date to make a hire decision.
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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.

Samantha Jefferson
Human Resources Department
Samantha.

Jefferson
Ph: (337) 639‑2943
Fax: (225) 342‑5968