Correction Deputy Warden

Deputy Warden Position at Rayburn Correctional Center

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

RAYBURN CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Angie, 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 a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.

The incumbent of this position serves as the Deputy Warden of B.B. "Sixty" Rayburn Correctional Center, a level of care 2 facility, housing adult male offenders with 300+ employees. This employee is involved in the management, planning, direction, supervision, rehabilitation, and welfare of the offender population and supervision of its staff.

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the managerial level or above with direct-line supervisory responsibility over two or more subordinates:
Four 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 three years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises; OR A doctorate plus two years 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.

• Assumes responsibility for the operations in the absence of the Corrections Warden 3.
• The incumbent participates in the development of facility policies and procedures with input from various department heads.
• Directs the development of the security operating budget and the food service budget, allocates budgets to various departments for operating funds and monitors expenditures to maintain prescribed funding levels.

• Incumbent supervises three Correction Assistant Wardens and one Administrative Assistant 4

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:
Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

• The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted, or may be required to accept a probational appointment.

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.
• 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.
• This is a 24 hour facility.
• Applicants may be required to work shift work
• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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