State of Louisiana
CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT
State of Louisiana, Fort Saint Michael (historical), Alaska, United States
Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
St. Gabriel, LA
About the Department 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.
About the Opportunity 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. The incumbent of this position serves as a first‑line supervisor over Corrections Sergeant Master, Sergeants and Cadets, and is responsible for the care, custody and control of all inmates assigned to work crews on a daily basis.
Why Work for DOC?
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 (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 available for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
Requirements 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.
Necessary Special Requirements
An applicant with 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 or 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.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a current driver’s license.
Job Duties
Ensure that proper count procedures are followed and assist Shift Supervisor in correcting any count problems.
Ensure that ice water is supplied to all field lines in a timely manner.
Stand roll call at established time and place and assist in inspection of officers, ensuring compliance with institutional dress codes.
Ensure that all required security equipment is in place and functional.
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 if accepted.
An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
Compensation:
This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $23.03 per hour. There is premium pay for this position: a rate between $.50 and $1.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.
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.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Please list your security experience separately by job title so that years of higher levels of supervisory security experience may be calculated. Ex. Corrections Cadet/Sergeant/Master Sergeant, Corrections Lieutenant, Corrections Captain, etc.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, 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 Hilary Dugar Human Resources Department Elayn Hunt Correctional Center Phone: (225) 319‑4128 Fax: (225) 319‑4592
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Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
St. Gabriel, LA
About the Department 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.
About the Opportunity 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. The incumbent of this position serves as a first‑line supervisor over Corrections Sergeant Master, Sergeants and Cadets, and is responsible for the care, custody and control of all inmates assigned to work crews on a daily basis.
Why Work for DOC?
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 (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 available for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
Requirements 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.
Necessary Special Requirements
An applicant with 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 or 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.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a current driver’s license.
Job Duties
Ensure that proper count procedures are followed and assist Shift Supervisor in correcting any count problems.
Ensure that ice water is supplied to all field lines in a timely manner.
Stand roll call at established time and place and assist in inspection of officers, ensuring compliance with institutional dress codes.
Ensure that all required security equipment is in place and functional.
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 if accepted.
An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
Compensation:
This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $23.03 per hour. There is premium pay for this position: a rate between $.50 and $1.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.
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.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Please list your security experience separately by job title so that years of higher levels of supervisory security experience may be calculated. Ex. Corrections Cadet/Sergeant/Master Sergeant, Corrections Lieutenant, Corrections Captain, etc.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, 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 Hilary Dugar Human Resources Department Elayn Hunt Correctional Center Phone: (225) 319‑4128 Fax: (225) 319‑4592
#J-18808-Ljbffr