COMMANDANT

OPENING DATE:
October 13, 2026 Retirement: LASERS

CLOSING DATE:
October 27, 2026 Insurance:
Medical, Dental, & Vision

Paid Holidays: 10 plus proclaimed

* SALARY: Annual Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases

ME-415 $ 46,842 - $65,582 Sick Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increase

* Salary indicates typical starting range.

Level will be determined by qualifications.

Unclassified*

* Current Classified employees must give up their designation to accept this position. Unclassified employees serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority.

Intervene in and reclaim the lives of 16-to-18-year-old at-risk youth, producing program graduates with the values, life skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to succeed as productive Louisiana citizens.

JCP is a voluntary program that target youth who are at risk of not completing high school. We provide an environment for youth so they may focus on completing academic goals while enhancing personal strengths and resiliency. Our program provides a structured environment and teaches discipline, self-control and motivation. We develop the whole person by focusing on 8 core components that support each cadet’s personal development: academic excellence, life coping skills, job skills training, responsible citizenship, leader/followership, health & hygiene, physical fitness and service to community.

Primary advisor to the Executive Level pertaining to Associates and Residential Advisor issues. Serves as the direct line supervisor of the Residential Advisors Department:
Directly managing one (1) Assistant Commandant, and indirectly managing four (4) Residential Advisor II (Supervisors), (1) Operations Manager, and (13) Residential Advisors. Responsible for developing the Residential Advisor Staff, scheduling/assigning duties and activities to the Residential Advisors being sure to track IDT (drill) dates and Annual Training dates of the section. Prepares and reviews PERs documents for and conducts counseling for one (1) Assistant Commandant and indirectly managing (4) Residential Advisors II, (1) Operations Manager, and (13) Residential Advisors I.

Reviews and approves payroll documentation for the section. Recommends and imposes disciplinary actions when required for all subordinates. Evaluates each Residential Advisor on behavior and interaction with associates. Conducts periodic developmental counseling to develop mentoring and redirection skills of staff. Supervises the daily activities of all shifts. Responsible for maintaining full staff, coordinates and submits position vacancy announcements with LMD-HR.

Conducts interviews and recommends applicants for hire. Recommends and imposes any recognition/awards for the section. Delegate's tasks to subordinates as needed. Coordinates and supervises the general development and nonacademic skills training of one hundred and fifty plus (150+) JCP Associates. Responsible for development of JCP physical training program, ensuring it meets guidelines set forth in NGB Cooperative Agreement. Instructs/Supervises Associates in various personal and recreational activities and physical training.

Offers assistance and practical advice to Associates, determines disciplinary measures as necessary. Supervises, coordinates and assists in instruction of the Associate Handbook provisions and life skills training to the Associates. Ensures the proper supervision and coordination of movement of Associates to and from classrooms, dorms, work details, career education facilities, pre-apprenticeship locations, etc. Upholds the Standards and Policies of the JCP program.

Maintains communication with all JCP Leads. Maintains an open line of communication and coordination with the Gillis Long Facility (Post SGM). Communicates with Associates parents/guardians as needed. Participates in other instructional programs as required. Works closely with leads to ensure that rules and regulations are followed to accomplish the mission of JCP. Maintains and updates the Standard Operating Procedures for the Residential Advisors Department.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Advanced Leadership Course (ALC) or civilian equivalent preferred for applicants interested in the Commandant position. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written are required. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook,…