Louisiana
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.
This position will serve as the Coordinator for the Corrections Re-Entry Program for the facility, in a correctional environment where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.
Overview
This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility. Why work for DOC?
Culture : DOC values and supports employees through recognition programs, fostering community, internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. Growth : Professional growth is encouraged 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, sick and annual leave that rolls over, paid time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and alternate work schedules. 4/10 schedules may be available for certain positions upon meeting policy requirements. Please visit our website to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission. Responsibilities
Obtains and prepares case record history on offenders for review by the Committee and Classification for referrals to Institutional Programs and other agencies. Serves as the Re-Entry Preparation Coordinator by identifying resource and training needs related to offender re-entry and determining how these needs can be met. Maintains, coordinates, and oversees all offender programming and the structure of the faith-based and therapeutic communities at Allen Correctional Center. Position-Specific Details
Appointment Type : PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment. An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to permanent promotion. This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as temporary, and a permanent position becomes available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment. Note regarding the advertised pay range:
The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and are not the amounts we are allowed to pay a new hire. Other Important Information
IMPORTANT:
In the supplemental questions, 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, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. Any qualifying experience based on college credit should have an accompanying transcript for verification. This is a 24-hour facility.
This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace. How to Apply
No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Status information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes will not be accepted
in lieu of completed education and experience sections on the application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. There is no guarantee that everyone who applies will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has
90 days from the closing date
to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided during the interview process, should you be selected. To view and apply to other postings, click
HERE . 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. Contact
Samantha Jefferson Human Resources Department Samantha.Jefferson@la.gov Ph: (337) 639-2943 Fax: (225) 342-5968
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This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility. Why work for DOC?
Culture : DOC values and supports employees through recognition programs, fostering community, internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. Growth : Professional growth is encouraged 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, sick and annual leave that rolls over, paid time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and alternate work schedules. 4/10 schedules may be available for certain positions upon meeting policy requirements. Please visit our website to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission. Responsibilities
Obtains and prepares case record history on offenders for review by the Committee and Classification for referrals to Institutional Programs and other agencies. Serves as the Re-Entry Preparation Coordinator by identifying resource and training needs related to offender re-entry and determining how these needs can be met. Maintains, coordinates, and oversees all offender programming and the structure of the faith-based and therapeutic communities at Allen Correctional Center. Position-Specific Details
Appointment Type : PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment. An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to permanent promotion. This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as temporary, and a permanent position becomes available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment. Note regarding the advertised pay range:
The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and are not the amounts we are allowed to pay a new hire. Other Important Information
IMPORTANT:
In the supplemental questions, 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, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. Any qualifying experience based on college credit should have an accompanying transcript for verification. This is a 24-hour facility.
This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace. How to Apply
No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Status information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes will not be accepted
in lieu of completed education and experience sections on the application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. There is no guarantee that everyone who applies will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has
90 days from the closing date
to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided during the interview process, should you be selected. To view and apply to other postings, click
HERE . 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. Contact
Samantha Jefferson Human Resources Department Samantha.Jefferson@la.gov Ph: (337) 639-2943 Fax: (225) 342-5968
#J-18808-Ljbffr